Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
15 oz

Black Beans

Drained and Rinsed

0.25 cup

Bell Pepper

Finely Diced

0.25 cup

Green Onions

Diced

0.5 unit

Lime Juice

Juiced

1 unit

Carrot

Finely Diced

1 tbsp

Cumin

1 tbsp

Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Pepper

2 cloves

Garlic

Minced

1 unit

Egg

0.5 cup

Bread Crumbs

3 unit

Toasted Buns

To Serve

0.5 unit

Avocado

Sliced

6 tbsp

Hummus

Step 1
~3 min

Drain and rinse black beans.

Step 2
~3 min

Mash black beans with a potato masher until chunky.

Step 3
~3 min

Finely dice bell pepper and green onions.

Step 4
~3 min

Finely dice carrot.

Step 5
~3 min

Mince garlic.

Step 6
~3 min

Juice half a lime.

Step 7
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine mashed black beans, diced bell pepper, green onions, lime juice, diced carrot, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, minced garlic, egg, and bread crumbs.

Step 8
~3 min

Mix the ingredients with your hands until the mixture is firm and sticky.

Step 9
~3 min

Add more bread crumbs if the mixture separates too much.

Step 10
~3 min

Separate the mixture into 3 black bean burger patties.

Step 11
~3 min

Grill the patties over medium heat on a piece of aluminum foil for about 5-8 minutes on each side, or until heated through and slightly browned.

Step 12
~3 min

Toast the buns.

Step 13
~3 min

Slice the avocado.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve the black bean burgers on toasted buns with sliced avocado and hummus.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables to the mixture, such as corn or zucchini.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.

For a smokier flavor, grill the burgers over charcoal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The burger patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with sweet potato fries.

Serve with coleslaw.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sweet Potato Fries
Coleslaw
Side Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular vegetarian alternative in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Vegetarian holidays

Occasion Tags

Summer BBQ
Weeknight Dinner
Meatless Monday

Popularity Score

70/100

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