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Spiderweb Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Slices
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Zip-top bag

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 4 burger buns (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mash the black beans in a large bowl until most are broken down but some chunks remain. Stir in the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, egg, salt, and pepper until the mixture holds together.
  • Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they are browned and heated through.
  • Transfer the cooked patties to a plate. Spoon the sour cream into a small zip-top bag, snip off one corner, and pipe a spiderweb pattern on each patty by drawing three concentric circles and then dragging lines outward from the center.
  • Top each patty with avocado slices and serve on buns if desired.

Notes

Pipe the sour cream right before serving so the web stays sharp. If the bean mixture feels too wet, add an extra tablespoon of breadcrumbs before shaping. Leftovers keep in the fridge for two days and reheat well in a skillet over low heat.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large bowl, Large skillet, Zip-top bag