Black Bean Patties with Avocado & Tomato Salsa
Serve up these easy black bean patties over rice or quinoa, or on a whole wheat bun for instant vegetarian sliders!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 Patties Plus Salsa
Calories: 175kcal
- 3 pieces day-old or toasted whole wheat sandwich bread
- 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil divided
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper membranes and seeds removed
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ¼ cups cooked brown rice
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Salsa:
- 2 avocados cut into ¾ inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
The patties:
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse sandwich bread to form breadcrumbs. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic, jalapeno, and cumin. Saute for additional 2 minutes.
Scrape the mixture into the food processor. Add black beans, brown rice, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the beans are chopped, but not pureed.
Scrape the black bean mixture into a large bowl. Add half of the breadcrumbs and the chopped cilantro. Stir the mixture until combined.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form into patties. If the mixture is too moist to form patties, add more breadcrumbs.
Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap and cover with additional plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least ½ hour.
Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet (preferably not nonstick, so a good crust can form) set over medium heat. Add 4 patties and cook for 4 minutes per side. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining 4 patties.
Serve 2 patties on each plate, topped with salsa.
Serving: 1Patty + Salsa | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.8mg