Black bean burgers with smashed avocado recipe

Name: Black bean burgers with smashed avocado
Yield: Serves 4
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

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

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Tesco Black Beans 400G
2 x 400g tins black beans, drained
£0.46
£1.96/kg DR.WT
Tesco Red Chillies 60G
Aldi Price Match
1 red chilli, seeded, ½ finely chopped and ½ finely sliced
£0.51
£8.50/kg
Tesco Bunched Spring Onions 100G
3 spring onions, finely chopped
£0.69
£6.90/kg
Tesco Fresh Cut Coriander 30G
Aldi Price Match
½ x 50g pack coriander, leaves chopped
£0.50
£16.67/kg
Tesco Golden Breadcrumbs 175G
50g breadcrumbs
£1.25
£7.14/kg
Tesco Ripe & Ready Avocado
1 avocado, sliced
£0.69
£0.69/each
Tesco Limes Minimum 5 Pack
Aldi Price Match
1 lime, ½ juiced, ½ reserved
£1.15
£0.23/each
Creamfields Greek Style Natural Yogurt 500G
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4 tbsp Greek-style yogurt
£0.95
£1.90/kg
Tesco Olive Oil 250Ml
2 tbsp olive oil
£3.10
£12.40/litre
Tesco Classic Round Tomatoes 6 Pack
Aldi Price Match
2 tomatoes, sliced
£0.99
£0.16/each
Tesco Butter Brioche Rolls 8 Pack
4 brioche burger rolls, cut in half
£1.70
£0.21/each
Tesco Little Gem Lettuce Twin Pack
Aldi Price Match
1 baby gem lettuce, leaves picked
£0.77
£0.38/each

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.