Black Bean Burgers with Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Black bean burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are also very easy to make and can be customized to your liking. This recipe for black bean burgers with roasted potatoes is a simple and flavorful option that is packed with protein and fiber.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2. In a food processor, combine the black beans, brown rice, onion, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Process until the mixture is well combined.
3. Transfer the black bean mixture to a bowl and stir in the bread crumbs and egg. Mix well.
4. Form the black bean mixture into 4 patties.
5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the black bean patties to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. While the black bean patties are cooking, place the diced potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
7. Roast the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
8. Serve the black bean burgers with the roasted potatoes and your favorite toppings.

Tips:

• For a creamier black bean burger, add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise to the mixture.
• Add other vegetables to your black bean burger mixture, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.
• For a spicier black bean burger, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Serve your black bean burgers with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, ketchup, and mustard.

Variations:

• Guacamole black beans burgers: Top your black beans burgers with guacamole.
• Mango salsa black beans burgers: Top your black beans burgers with mango salsa.
• Pineapple salsa black beans burgers: Top your black beans burgers with pineapple salsa.

No matter how you make them, black bean burgers with roasted potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal that everyone can enjoy.

Here are some additional tips for making the best black bean burgers with roasted potatoes:

• Use ripe black beans. Ripe black beans will be more flavorful and will have a better texture.
• Don’t overcook the black beans. Overcooked black beans will be mushy and will not have a good texture.
• Season the black bean burger mixture well. The black beans burger mixture should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
• Cook the black bean burgers over medium heat. This will help to ensure that the black bean burgers are cooked evenly and that they do not burn.
• Serve the black bean burgers immediately. Black bean burgers are best served hot and fresh.

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