Smoky Black Bean and Corn Burgers with Guacamole
Ingredients
Burger
- 1-1/2 cups black beans
- 1 large corn cob
- 1 large red onion, finely diced
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium tamari/soy sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1-2 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- oat flour (up to 1 cup)
- optional: olive oil for brushing
Guacamole components
- 3 very ripe avocados
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
- salt to taste
- red chili flakes to taste
Preparation
Pulse 1-1/2 cups black beans in a food processor until partly mashed with some whole beans remaining.
Boil 1 large corn on stovetop and remove kernels with a sharp knife once cooked. Optionally, roast the corn over a gas burner for better flavor.
Combine the mashed beans, corn kernels, 1 finely diced large red onion, 2 large handfuls roughly chopped baby spinach leaves, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium tamari/soy sauce, juice of 1 lime, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1-2 tsp chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
Mix with hands or a spoon and gradually add oat flour until the mixture is sticky enough to form patties, using no more than 1 cup of flour.
Form the mixture into roughly 7 burger patties, ensuring they are not too thick for even cooking.
Optional: Brush the surface of the patties with a little olive oil.
Bake the patties on a lined baking sheet at 375°F for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
For guacamole, mash 3 very ripe avocados, then add juice of 1 lime, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, salt to taste, and a sprinkle of red chili flakes.
Serve the burgers with the guacamole and sweet potato fries for a complete meal.