Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans Black beans
• 1 cup Cooked rice
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 0.5 medium Bell pepper
• 1 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free)
• 2 medium Avocado
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 tbsp Plant-based milk (unsweetened)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 count Burger buns

Instructions

1. 1Drain and rinse the two 15 oz cans of black beans. Place half of the beans into a large bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork until mostly broken down.
2. 2Add the remaining whole black beans to the bowl with the mashed beans. Add the 1 cup of cooked rice, the 0.5 medium onion (diced into small pieces), the 0.5 medium bell pepper (diced into small pieces), the 1 tbsp chili powder, the 1 tsp cumin, the 0.5 tsp smoked paprika, and the 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs. Mix everything together with your hands or a sturdy spoon until it is well combined.
3. 3Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 3/4-inch thick.
4. 4Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F or 175°C). Carefully place the four patties into the hot skillet.
5. 5Cook the patties for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side, until they are lightly browned and firm to the touch. Flip the patties and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes on the second side, until heated through and browned.
6. 6While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado crema. Combine the two medium avocados (pitted and scooped out), the 2 tbsp lime juice, the 0.25 cup cilantro, and the 2 tbsp plant-based milk in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
7. 7Serve the cooked black bean burgers on the four burger buns, topped with the prepared avocado crema. Add any of your favorite compliant toppings.

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