Smokey Black Bean and Corn Burgers with Guacamole
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups black beans
- 1 large corn
- 1 large red onion
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 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
Guacamole
- 3 very ripe avocados
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt to taste
- red chili flakes
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 of roughly chopped baby spinach leaves, 1/2 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.
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.
Optionally, brush the surface of the patties with a little olive oil.
Bake on a lined baking sheet at 375°F for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
Guacamole
Mash 3 very ripe avocados.
Mix in juice of 1 lime, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, and salt to taste.
Add a sprinkle of red chili flakes.
Serve with the burgers and sweet potato fries.