Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema
Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema
Ingredients
For the Black Bean Burgers
- 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
For the Avocado Crema
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the black bean mixture: In a large bowl, mash the rinsed and drained black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still with some texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the aromatics and seasonings: Stir in the diced red onion, minced garlic, minced jalapeño, bread crumbs, egg, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Form the patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Make the avocado crema: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado. Stir in the sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cook the burgers: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the black bean patties in the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
⏱️ 14 min
- 6
Assemble the burgers: Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread a generous amount of avocado crema on both halves of each bun. Place a cooked black bean patty on the bottom bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 6 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema
For the Black Bean Burgers
- 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
For the Avocado Crema
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the black bean mixture: In a large bowl, mash the rinsed and drained black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still with some texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the aromatics and seasonings: Stir in the diced red onion, minced garlic, minced jalapeño, bread crumbs, egg, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Form the patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form them into patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Make the avocado crema: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado. Stir in the sour cream, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cook the burgers: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the black bean patties in the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
⏱️ 14 min - 6
Assemble the burgers: Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread a generous amount of avocado crema on both halves of each bun. Place a cooked black bean patty on the bottom bun. Top with lettuce, tomato slices, and thinly sliced red onion. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
⏱️ 6 min