Spicy Black Bean and Corn Burgers
These hearty veggie burgers combine mashed black beans with a sautéed mix of onion, garlic, jalapeno, bell pepper, and fresh corn. Bound with breadcrumbs and seasoned with chilli powder, cumin, and cilantro, the patties are coated in flour and pan-fried until golden. They offer a spicy twist on a classic burger and can be served with traditional toppings or enjoyed on their own. This recipe yields four servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 ear corn, kernels cut from cob
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup plain bread crumbs
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Method
- Warm one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, minced jalapeno, and dried oregano. Cook while stirring until the onion becomes translucent, which should take 8 to 10 minutes. Next, incorporate the diced red bell pepper and corn kernels, continuing to cook and stir for another 2 to 4 minutes until the pepper softens.
- Place the drained black beans into a large bowl and mash them thoroughly. Mix in the cooked vegetable blend, plain bread crumbs, four teaspoons of chilli powder, the minced fresh cilantro, half a teaspoon of ground cumin, and half a teaspoon of salt. Shape this mixture into four equal patties. Lightly coat both sides of each patty with all-purpose flour.
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet and heat it. Cook the prepared patties for 5 to 8 minutes on each side until they develop a browned, crisp exterior.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories311 kcal
Fat9 g
Sugars3 g
Protein12 g
Sodium831 mg
Recipe details
CategoryMain course
Cuisineamerican
AuthorGrumpy's Honeybunch
