Name: Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Crema
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained; 0.5 cup bread crumbs; 0.25 cup finely diced red onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large egg; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp salt; null black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking; 4 null burger buns; 1 large avocado; 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lime juice; null optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion

Instructions

1. For the patties: In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork until mostly crushed but still some whole beans remain. 2. Stir in bread crumbs, red onion, garlic, egg, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. 3. Form the mixture into 4 patties. 4. For the avocado crema: In a small bowl, mash the avocado. Stir in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and lime juice. Season with salt to taste. 5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and heated through. 6. Serve patties on burger buns with avocado crema and your favorite toppings.