Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties:
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2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced lengthwise
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Caribbean jerk seasoning (adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 Cooking oil for grilling
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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 red onion
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1 Sliced avocado
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1 Vegan mayonnaise or sauce of your choice
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1 Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
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1 Lime wedges (optional)
Directions
For assembly, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each burger bun, followed by a burger patty. Add sliced tomato, red onion, avocado, vegan mayonnaise, fresh cilantro leaves, and lime wedges as desired. Top with the other half of the burger bun.
This Vegan Caribbean Jerk Plantain Burger is a burst of Caribbean flavors in every bite. Adjust the jerk seasoning to your preferred level of spiciness for an authentic Caribbean experience.
Steps
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For the Burger Patties: |
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Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the plantain slices with oil and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they have grill marks and are slightly softened. Remove from the grill and set aside. |
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In a food processor, combine the grilled plantains, black beans, rolled oats, finely chopped red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, Caribbean jerk seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. |
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Pulse the mixture until it's well combined but still slightly chunky. You want some texture in your burger mixture. |
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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. |
