Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Salsa
Hearty and flavorful vegan black bean burgers served with a fresh, zesty avocado salsa. A satisfying and healthy lunch option.
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
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 3Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- 4Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 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.
- 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).
- 7Serve the black bean burgers on gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps, topped with the avocado salsa.
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