Description
Gourmet black bean burgers with chipotle aioli deliver a mouthwatering Mexican-inspired twist on classic veggie patties. Spicy, smoky, and packed with protein, these burgers offer you a delicious plant-based meal that satisfies both vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14-ounces/396 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (680 to 907 grams) sweet potatoes
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 chipotle in adobo
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo liquid
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Oils:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Pulverize black beans, corn, chipotle, adobo liquid, and cilantro in a food processor, creating a textured mixture without completely mashing the ingredients.
- Transfer the blend into a mixing bowl, incorporating egg, bread crumbs, and garlic powder. Carefully season with salt and pepper to achieve balanced flavor profile.
- Craft patties using the mixture, shaping them into either two substantial or four modest rounds. Chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for a minimum of 15 minutes to enhance structural integrity.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet positioned over medium heat, ensuring uniform temperature distribution.
- Carefully place patties into the heated skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust through approximately 4 minutes of cooking per surface.
- Prepare sweet potato fries by preheating the oven to 400°F and arranging sliced potatoes on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle potato slices with olive oil, dusting with chipotle powder and salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Roast sweet potato fries for 30-45 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway to promote even caramelization and crispy exterior.
- Extract fries from the oven and serve immediately alongside the freshly prepared black bean burgers.
Notes
- Prevent burger crumbling by chilling the patty mixture before cooking, which helps ingredients bind together more effectively.
- Boost protein content by adding quinoa or finely chopped nuts to the black bean mixture for extra texture and nutritional value.
- Create gluten-free burgers by substituting bread crumbs with ground rolled oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Develop deeper flavor by adding smoked paprika or cumin to the burger mixture, enhancing the overall complexity of the black bean patties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg