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Black Bean Burgers with Corn Salsa

Contributed By: jsawyer
Organic Style

Ingredients

BURGERS:

1/3 c Coarsely chopped onion

2 cloves Garlic, peeled

1 t Ground cumin

1 1/2 c Canned black beans (or black soybeans), rinsed and drained

1/2 c Coarse dried bread crumbs

1/3 c Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

3/4 c Walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1 Lg egg, beaten

CORN SALSA:

1 c Corn kernels, fresh or thawed

1/2 c Seeded and diced tomato

1 Scallion, chopped

1 1/2 t Chopped fresh cilantro

2 t Seeded and minced jalapeo chile pepper

2 t Fresh lime juice

GUACAMOLE:

2 Small Hass avocados

1 t Fresh lime juice

2 t Olive oil

4 English muffins

Preparation

1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, place onion, garlic, and cumin; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add beans, bread crumbs, and cilantro; pulse until just combined (dont puree). Transfer mixture to a bowl; stir in walnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in egg and stir until combined. Form into four 31/2-inch patties. (If burgers seem very wet, add 1/4 cup bread crumbs.) Chill patties, covered, at least 1 hour, and up to 1 day.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together salsa ingredients. Add salt to taste. Set aside. Peel, pit, and mash avocados in a medium bowl with juice and salt to taste. Cover the surface of the avocado with plastic wrap to seal out air. Set aside.

3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot; cook patties until light brown, 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Toast muffins. Place a spoonful of guacamole on muffin bottom; add a burger, some salsa, a muffin top, and serve.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree