Flavorful Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema & Sweet Potato Fries
Say hello to a satisfying and incredibly flavorful Meatless Monday! These black bean burgers are anything but boring. Packed with hearty black beans, savory spices, and a touch of sweetness from roasted red pepper, they offer a fantastic texture and a real depth of flavor. Topped with a creamy, vibrant avocado crema and served alongside crispy homemade sweet potato fries, this black bean burgers meal is a guaranteed winner. It’s a healthy, delicious, and easy way to enjoy a plant-based dinner that everyone will love. Plus, you can customize the toppings to your heart’s content! Get ready to bite into a truly satisfying black bean burgers experience.
Ingredients
For the Black Bean Burgers:
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper, roasted and roughly chopped (you can roast it under the broiler until the skin is charred, then peel and seed it)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup rolled oats (not instant)
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
4 whole wheat burger buns
For the Avocado Crema:
1 ripe avocado
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
Pinch of salt
For the Sweet Potato Fries:
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1
Make the Sweet Potato Fries:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and paprika.
3
Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
4
Prepare the Black Bean Burger Patties:
In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
5
Add the chopped roasted red pepper, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, rolled oats, chopped cilantro, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed black beans.
6
Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
7
Divide the mixture into 4 equal patties.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Cook the black bean burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, or until heated through and slightly browned.
10
Make the Avocado Crema:
While the burgers are cooking, combine the avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
11
Mash everything together with a fork until smooth and creamy.
12
Assemble and Serve:
Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
13
Place a black bean burger on the bottom bun.
14
Top with a generous dollop of avocado crema.
15
Add any other desired toppings like lettuce, tomato, or red onion.
16
Serve immediately with the baked sweet potato fries on the side.
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