Ingredients
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For the Black Bean Patties:
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2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
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1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (or regular if not gluten-free)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 Juice of 1 lime
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For the Chipotle Mayo:
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1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
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1 -2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)
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For Burger Assembly:
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4 whole-grain or gluten-free burger buns
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1 Sliced avocado
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1 Sliced tomato
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1 Fresh lettuce leaves
Directions
Customize your burger with additional toppings like jalapeños, vegan cheese, or pickled red onions for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy your fiesta of flavors!
Steps
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For the Black Bean Patties: |
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In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans using a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture. |
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Add corn, finely chopped red bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Mix well. |
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Stir in the gluten-free breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs if not gluten-free), chopped cilantro, and lime juice. The mixture should hold together when shaped into patties. If it's too dry, add a bit of water; if too wet, add more breadcrumbs. |
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Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. |
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Cook the patties on a grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely browned and heated through. |
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For the Chipotle Mayo: |
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In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise and adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers. Adjust the amount of adobo sauce to your preferred level of spiciness. |
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For Assembling the Burger: |
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Toast the burger buns in a toaster or on the grill until they are lightly golden. |
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Spread a generous amount of chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun. |
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Place a black bean patty on the sauce-coated bun. |
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Top with sliced avocado, tomato, and fresh lettuce leaves. |
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Place the top half of the bun on the toppings, and secure with a toothpick if needed. |
