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Introduction: Elevate your burger game with our tantalizing Black Bean Burger with Avocado Pesto—a mouthwatering masterpiece that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, these plant-based burgers are a celebration of freshness and creativity. Paired with creamy avocado pesto and a medley of vibrant toppings, each bite is a symphony of textures and tastes. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey filled with savory delights and culinary innovation.
Ingredients:
For the Black Bean Patties:
1 can (15oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked mushrooms
1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or 1 tbsp dried basil
Handful of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt, or to taste
Oil for frying
For the Avocado Pesto:
2 1/2 tbsp basil pesto
3 tbsp fresh avocado
2 tsp lemon juice
For the Homemade Basil Pesto:
2 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts or cashews
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt, or to taste
For Assembling the Burgers:
4 burger buns
Avocado pesto
Ketchup
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Purple cabbage
Instructions:
Preparing the Black Bean Patties:
In a pan, sauté the onions, garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant and tender. Transfer the mixture to a food processor.
Add in the drained black beans, flour, breadcrumbs, basil leaves, and salt. Pulse until the ingredients are combined, being careful not to over-process. Leave some texture for added bite.
With damp hands, shape the mixture into patties of desired size.
Cooking the Patties:
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Preparing the Avocado Pesto:
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