Description
These Southwestern Black Bean Burgers are packed with flavor and a great vegetarian option, paired with crispy and smoky Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries. It’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for those craving a healthy and satisfying burger without the meat. Enjoy the smoky chipotle flavor in both the burgers and fries!
Ingredients
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For the Southwestern Black Bean Burgers:
- 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (1 cup)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (defrosted if frozen)
- 1 chipotle in adobo (from can; reserve the rest for later)
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo liquid
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 egg
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries:
- 1 1/2 – 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into thick matchsticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Salt
Instructions
For the Southwestern Black Bean Burgers:
- In a food processor, combine black beans, corn, chipotle, adobo liquid, and cilantro. Pulse a few times until partially pureed (be careful not to over-puree).
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the mixture into two large or four smaller patties. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (you can make these ahead of time).
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties, flipping once, until both sides are browned (about 8 minutes total).
For the Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil, chipotle powder, and salt.
- Spread the fries on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 45 minutes until tender and crispy, shaking halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the black bean burger patties ahead of time and refrigerate them for a few hours before cooking.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce or omit the chipotle powder and adobo liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg