Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 oz each) Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.75 cup Gluten-free rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp Lime, juiced
• 0.5 small Jalapeño, finely minced (optional, for extra heat)
• 4 each Gluten-free burger buns

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky. Leave some texture.
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. 3If the mixture seems too wet, add a tablespoon or two more oats. If too dry, add a tablespoon of water.
4. 4Form the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
5. 5Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. 6Cook the black bean patties for 8-10 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through. Be gentle when flipping.
7. 7While the burgers are cooking, prepare the avocado salsa: In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocado, diced cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and minced jalapeño (if using). Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
8. 8Serve the black bean burgers on gluten-free buns, topped with the avocado salsa.

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