Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Dressing

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large egg + 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 3 T. olive oil
• 3 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• ½ t. smoked paprika
• ½ t. onion powder
• ¼ t. salt
• ¼ t. pepper
• 6 whole grain buns, toasted if desired

For the Avocado Basil Cream:

• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 10 medium basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ t. salt
• pinch of pepper

Add basil and avocado to a food processor, blending to combine. Once somewhat smooth, add in sour cream and blend again until combined. Add in salt and pepper, taste, and season more if desired. 

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mash beans with a potato masher or fork. Add in cilantro, garlic, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper, mixing to combine. In a smaller bowl, lightly beat eggs and add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and panko, stirring to mix. Add the egg mixture to the beans, and mix thoroughly to combine, bringing it together with your hands if needed. Separate the beans into 6 equal sections and form patties.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil (or as much as you need). Add burgers and cook on each side until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove and serve with avocado cream on whole wheat buns!

Recipe Author:Howsweeteats

Recipe Image: Kate Cooks