Cajun Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema (Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 15oz cans Black Beans (Canned, Rinsed and Drained)
• 1 cup Cooked Brown Rice
• 1/2 cup Red Onion (Diced)
• 1/2 cup Bell Pepper (Diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Gluten-Free)
• 2 tbsp Flaxseed Meal
• 6 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 medium Avocado
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1/2 cup Dairy-Free Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 cup Cilantro (Chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 4 each Burger Buns
• as needed Toppings (Lettuce, Tomato, etc.)

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with the 6 tablespoons of water. Stir well and let this mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken into an egg substitute.
2. 2In a large bowl, add the 2 15oz cans of black beans, which have been rinsed and drained. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the beans until they are mostly smooth but still have a little texture.
3. 3To the mashed black beans, add the 1 cup of cooked brown rice, the 1/2 cup of diced red onion, the 1/2 cup of diced bell pepper, the 2 cloves of minced garlic, the 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, the 1/2 cup of gluten-free breadcrumbs, and the thickened flaxseed mixture. Mix everything together thoroughly until it is well combined.
4. 4Divide the black bean mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty.
5. 5Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F or 175°C). Carefully place the 4 patties into the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, until they are browned. Flip the patties and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes on the second side, until they are also browned and heated through.
6. 6While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado crema. Place the 2 medium avocados (pitted and scooped out), the 2 tablespoons of lime juice, the 1/2 cup of dairy-free sour cream or Greek yogurt, the 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, and the 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
7. 7Place each cooked black bean burger onto one of the 4 burger buns. Top generously with the prepared avocado crema. Add any desired toppings like lettuce and tomato.

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