This burger recipe is easy, quick, fool proof, and can be easily customized to your taste preference. Believe me when I say that it is a staple in our hive.
We have had it paired with simple ketchup, mustard, mayo toppings.
We have had it paired with sauteed peppers and onions.
We have had it "California style" with avocado slices.
We have had it...do you get my point?
Have it however you like it! Just make sure you have it!
Today I'm showing you how to have it with a super fresh pineapple salsa. Nom. Nom. Nom.
This makes a big batch of Burgers for me. I like to be able to eat it fresh twice, and also have some to freeze for a later time. (When there's a lot of buzzing going around our hive and I don't feel like cooking.) You can certainly half the recipe if you'd like.
Basic Black Bean Burger
Ingredients:
I failed to take a picture of my ingredients this time. My apologies, y'all.
For the Burgers...
Olive Oil for cooking
2 Onions (diced finely)
2 15oz cans Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
2 Carrots (shredded)
1 cup Cornmeal
1 cup Bread Crumbs
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1/2 Cilantro (chopped)
1/2-1 cup Water (varies depending on how your mixture binds)
For the Pineapple Salsa...
1 1/2 cups Pineapple (diced)
1/4 cup Red Onion (diced finely)
1 tablespoon Cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon Agave
Directions:
1. Add Black Beans, Carrots, Cornmeal, Bread Crumbs, Chili Powder, Salt, Cilantro to a large bowl. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, saute your diced Onions in Olive Oil until soft and slightly caramelized. Transfer cooked Onions to large bowl with other ingredients. Reserve skillet for later.
3. Use a large spoon or your hands to mash it all together. Add water as necessary to help it bind together. (I typically start with a spoon, then use my hands. I used about 3/4 cup water for my burgers this time.) Your mixture should not be so dry that it is crumbling, but not so wet that it is sticky.
4. Use your hands to form into burger patties. (This time I made 16 patties)
5. In the reserved skillet, heat your Olive Oil over medium-high heat. Pan fry patties 3-5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
6. To make the Pineapple Salsa...combine all ingredients in a bowl...you're done!
7. Place Black Bean Burgers on a bun, top with Pineapple Salsa, and take a big bite!
How did y'all like this recipe? What is your favorite way to top your Black Bean Burger? Let me know!
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