Vegan Black Bean Burgers
These easy vegan black bean burgers have a healthy dose of fiber thanks to the combination of black beans and quinoa. Cumin and chipotle chile powder give these vegan burgers a Southwestern spin. Using your hands to combine the mixture creates a soft, uniform texture.
Ingredients
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1 (15.5 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
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1 cup cooked quinoa
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½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
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½ cup chopped scallions
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1 tablespoon no-salt-added tomato paste
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
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½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ cup vegan mayonnaise, divided
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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1 medium avocado
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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6 small whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
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6 thin slices tomato
Description
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Place beans, quinoa, panko, scallions, tomato paste, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder, 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; mash the mixture together with your hands. Shape into six 3/4-inch-thick patties. Arrange the patties on a plate; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
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Combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro, water and the remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Divide the avocado mixture evenly among top and bottom bun halves. Arrange the bean patties and tomato slices evenly on the bottom bun halves; replace the top bun halves.