Burgers are generally processed foods and is considered junk food. Certain foods can be converted to become healthy by drawing up nice recipes. You can still enjoy all the taste and fun associated with foods bought outside. This delicious Mexican style black bean burger falls into that category.
Mexican style black bean burger is loaded with proteins and good vegetables. You can also control the amount of cheese added to these burgers. Unprocessed cheese is also healthy when consumed in moderate amounts. It is rich in calcium and is good for your teeth.
No compromise on taste, this Mexican style black bean burger is made with whole wheat buns! Infact it adds to the taste and more fibre! Black beans can be replaced with red kidney beans, borlotti beans or cannellini beans or white beans.
Mexican cuisine is one of my favourite cuisines and I love every bit of the unique flavours. Try these Mexican dishes from FOI, chilli non carne, jalapeno cornbread, spinach cheese muffins, spinach corn quesadillas and mixed veg enchiladas. A dollop of creamy guacamole is also nice served with these black bean burgers.
Enjoy these Mexican style black bean burgers!
- ¾ Cup soaked and boiled black beans
- ¼ Tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ Tsp black pepper powder
- ¼ Cup bread crumbs
- Salt to taste
- 2 grated cloves of garlic
- ½ finely chopped onion
- Chopped coriander
- ½ Tbsp cornflour
- 2-3 Tbsp milk
- Olive oil to roast
- 1 Cup grated cheese (cheddar/processed)
- 2 Tbsp cream/crème fraiche/sour cream/eggless mayonnaise
- ½ Tsp Dijon Mustard/Regular Mustard
- A pinch of black pepper powder
- Few slices of jalapeños
- 1 sliced tomatoes
- 1 sliced avocado
- ½ sliced onion
- Few torn lettuce leaves
- 4 whole wheat buns/burger buns/baps
- Little crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Ketchup or tomato salsa to smear inside buns
- Slice avocados, onions and tomatoes. Crumble feta/goat's cheese, tear up some lettuce and assemble all ingredients together. Get some jalapenos also on the plate.
- Slice buns horizontally and keep aside
- Mix cream/mayo/crème fraiche/sour cream or even hung yogurt with mustard and black pepper. Keep aside
- Add boiled black beans into a bowl. Mash them lightly into a coarse textured mixture
- Tip in grated garlic and chopped onions
- Sprinkle chopped coriander, cayenne pepper/red chilli powder, black pepper, salt
- Next add dry bread crumbs and corn flour
- Slowly mix everything together
- Lastly to finish the burger patty mixture, pour in little milk and bring it all together
- To make patties, divide the patty mixture into 4 parts equally
- Pat them up into rough round patties
- Sear them slowly, shallow fry them with a few drops of oil on a pan, skillet
- Once they turn golden, flip
- When they are roasting on other side, add grated cheddar cheese
- Cover and cook till other side roasts and cheese melts
- Toast buns with little butter till lightly golden
- Now to start assembling burgers, add a dollop of burger dip and spread on the buns/baps
- Place a few slices of jalapenos
- Next place cheesy burger patties
- A slice of tomato goes on top of burger patty
- Few onion slices and avocado slices go on top
- Torn lettuce leaves go on top and with a little crumbled feta
- On the burger lid bun, spread ketchup
- Place the burger lid over the filled up base
- Pierce a skewer/toothpick in the centre
- Super tasty black bean burgers are ready
Jalapeños can be skipped if you want
Slices of cheese may also be used
Seasoning patties to taste is very important as all the taste in burgers lies there
Mexican Style Black Bean Burger Stepwise:
Slice avocados, onions and tomatoes. Crumble feta/goat's cheese, tear up some lettuce and assemble all ingredients together. Get some jalapenos also on the plate
Slice buns horizontally and keep aside
Mix cream/mayo/crème fraiche/sour cream or even hung yogurt with mustard and black pepper. Keep aside
Add boiled black beans into a bowl. Mash them lightly into a coarse textured mixture
Tip in grated garlic and chopped onions
Sprinkle chopped coriander, cayenne pepper/red chilli powder, black pepper, salt
Next add dry bread crumbs and corn flour
Slowly mix everything together
Lastly to finish the burger patty mixture, pour in little milk and bring it all together
To make patties, divide the patty mixture into 4 parts equally
Pat them up into rough round patties
Sear them slowly, shallow fry them with a few drops of oil on a pan, skillet
Once they turn golden, flip
When they are roasting on other side, add grated cheddar cheese
Cover and cook till other side roasts and cheese melts
Toast buns with little butter till lightly golden
Now to start assembling burgers, add a dollop of burger dip and spread on the buns/baps
Place a few slices of jalapenos
Next place cheesy burger patties
A slice of tomato goes on top of burger patty
Few onion slices and avocado slices go on top
Torn lettuce leaves go on top and with a little crumbled feta
On the burger lid bun, spread ketchup
Place the burger lid over the filled up base
Pierce a skewer/toothpick in the centre
Super tasty black bean burgers are ready
