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These Black Bean Burgers are full of flavor and topped with a chipotle mayo sauce, avocado, and Monterey Jack cheese
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Black Bean Burger

Ingredients
 

  • 2 1/2 cups black beans 1 1/2 15 oz. cans
  • 1/2 red bell pepper stemmed, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce if you want more spice add some of the chipotles
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Vegetable oil
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Avocado
  • 6 burger buns 4 buns if you want larger burgers

Instructions

  • Combine 2 cups of the beans with the bell pepper, onion, cilantro and spices in a large bowl.
  • Puree the remaining half a cup of black beans with the egg white in the food processor.
  • Mix the puree into the other ingredients while mashing it together. Sprinkle the cornmeal over the black bean mixture and work it in.
  • Shape the mixture into six patties (4 if you want larger burgers).
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Carefully add patties to skillet. Cook the patties until they are brown and crispy on the bottom about 5 to 6 minutes flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes.
  • While cooking combine the chipotle adobe sauce with the sour cream, mayo and lime.
  • Top burgers with Monterey Jack cheese and avocado.

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