Vegan Brazilian-Inspired Black Bean and Plantain Burger

Ingredients

• For the Burger Patties:

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup gluten-free oats (or oat flour)
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 Salt and black pepper, to taste

• For the Mango Salsa:

• 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 Juice of 1 lime
• 1 Salt and black pepper, to taste

• For Serving:

• 1 Gluten-free burger buns (or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option)
• 1 Lettuce leaves
• 1 Sliced tomato
• 1 Sliced avocado