Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each) Canned Black Beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.75 cup Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for cooking)
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 1 medium Tomato, diced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 0.5 small Jalapeno, finely minced (optional)
• 4 each Gluten-Free Burger Buns or Lettuce Wraps

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, mash the rinsed and drained black beans with a potato masher or fork until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky.
2. 2Add the gluten-free rolled oats, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Mix well to combine.
3. 3Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
4. 4Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. 5Carefully place the black bean patties in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
6. 6While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado salsa: In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and minced jalapeno (if using).
7. 7Serve the black bean burgers on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps, topped with the avocado salsa.

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