Red-Bean Burgers with Avocado and Lime

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4

Mashed kidney beans are amped up with carrots, chili powder, and oregano for these meatless burgers.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded (about ½ cup)

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¾ cup dried breadcrumbs

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Hamburger buns, romaine-lettuce leaves, sliced avocado, sliced red onion, sour cream, and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Lightly mash beans in a large bowl, leaving some whole. Add carrot, chili powder, oregano, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Season generously with salt and pepper; stir until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 4 portions and form into patties.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook, undisturbed, until bottom forms a browned crust and most of oil is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Flip patties and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan, swirling to coat bottom. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on other side and heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve on buns with accompaniments.

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Cook's Notes

The patties can be prepared through step 1 a day ahead, placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet, covered, and kept in the refrigerator.

Variations

For smaller appetites, form the bean mixture into six patties.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, April 2014

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