Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries
These spicy black bean burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They're made with black beans, onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. The burgers are mashed together and formed into patties, then baked in the oven until they're cooked through. Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings.
Black bean burgers have been around for centuries, but they've only recently become popular in the United States. The first black bean burger recipe was published in a cookbook in 1975, but it wasn't until the 1990s that black bean burgers started to appear on menus in restaurants. Today, black bean burgers are a staple of vegetarian and vegan cuisine. They're also a great option for people who are looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to beef burgers.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mash the ingredients together until they are well combined.
  4. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
  5. Place the patties on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  6. Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings.
  7. To make the sweet potato fries, cut the potatoes into thin strips.
  8. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Why It Works
  • The combination of black beans, onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper creates a flavorful and satisfying burger.
  • Baking the burgers in the oven helps to keep them moist and juicy.
  • The sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with the black bean burgers.