Smoky Black Bean and Corn Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups black beans
  • 1 large ear of corn
  • 1 large red onion
  • 2 large handfuls baby spinach
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium tamari/soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Up to 1 cup oat flour
  • Olive oil (optional for brushing)

Preparation

  1. Pulse 1.5 cups black beans in a food processor until partly mashed with some whole beans remaining.

  2. Boil 1 large ear of corn on stovetop and remove kernels with a sharp knife once cooked. Alternatively, roast the corn over a gas burner for better flavor.

  3. Combine the mashed beans, corn kernels, 1 finely diced large red onion, 2 large handfuls roughly chopped baby spinach, 0.5 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low-sodium tamari/soy sauce, juice of 1 lime, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1-2 teaspoons chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.

  4. Mix everything with hands or a spoon and gradually add up to 1 cup oat flour until the mixture is sticky enough to form patties.

  5. Use hands to form approximately 7 burger patties, ensuring they are not too thick to cook properly.

  6. Optionally, brush the surface of the patties with a little olive oil.

  7. Bake on a lined baking sheet at 375°F for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  8. Alternatively, air fry the patties at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

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