Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties:
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2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 ripe plantain, peeled and mashed
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1/2 cup cooked quinoa
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1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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For the Toppings and Assembly:
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1 Whole-grain burger buns (gluten-free if needed)
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1 Lettuce leaves
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1 Sliced tomato
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1 Sliced avocado
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1 Vegan mayonnaise or sauce of your choice
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1 Sliced red onion
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1 Pickled jalapeños (optional)
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1 Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Directions
For assembly, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each burger bun, followed by a burger patty. Add sliced tomato, avocado, vegan mayonnaise, sliced red onion, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro leaves as desired. Top with the other half of the burger bun.
These Vegan Brazilian Black Bean Burgers are perfect for a taste of Brazil right at home. Customize your toppings to your preference for a truly Brazilian-inspired burger experience.
Steps
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For the Burger Patties: |
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black beans, mashed plantain, cooked quinoa, finely chopped red bell pepper, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. |
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Mash and mix the ingredients together until well combined. You can use a potato masher or fork to help mash the black beans. |
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Form the mixture into burger patties of your desired size and thickness. This recipe makes approximately 4-6 patties, depending on the size. |
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Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray. Grill or cook the burger patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are heated through and have grill marks. |
