Black bean burgers with smashed avocado recipe
Loaded with black beans, fiery chilli and fragrant herbs, these veggie-friendly patties pack some serious heat. Top with creamy avocado and yet more chilli for a boredom-busting, Mexican-inspired midweek meal.
See method- Serves 4
- 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
- 442 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Vegetarian
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 2 x 400g tins black beans, drained
- 1 red chilli, seeded, ½ finely chopped and ½ finely sliced
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
- ½ x 50g pack coriander, leaves chopped
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, ½ juiced, ½ reserved
- 4 tbsp Greek-style yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 4 brioche burger rolls, cut in half
- 1 baby gem lettuce, leaves picked
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1855kJ 442.0kcal
- Fat
- 18g
- Saturates
- 5g
- Salt
- 1.3g
- Sugars
- 8g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 50.3gProtein 15.2gFibre 10.1g
Method
- In a bowl, mash the beans to a coarse paste. Mix in the finely chopped chilli, onions, coriander and breadcrumbs. Shape into 4 burgers; chill for 10 mins.
- Meanwhile, using a fork, mash the avocado with the lime juice, yogurt and a pinch of salt, until smooth. Set aside.
- In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add the tomato slices and cook for 1-2 mins on each side. Remove; set aside.
- Wipe the pan, heat the remaining oil and cook the burgers for 4-5 mins each side, until golden. Set aside.
- Heat the buns in the pan, cut side down, for 10 secs. Top the bottom bun with lettuce, a burger, a dollop of avocado and a few tomato slices. Scatter over the sliced chilli and squeeze over the lime half. Sandwich with the top bun.
- Tip: If the bean mix feels a little loose then you could mix in an egg to help it bind.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze the raw patties only. Wrap well in clingfilm and tin foil (to prevent freezer burn) and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before continuing with the recipe method.
