Spicy Bunless Black Bean Burgers with Corn and Avoc

Name: Spicy Bunless Black Bean Burgers with Corn and Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies (10 Oz Cans); 1 cup Corn, Fresh Or Frozen (if Frozen Defrost First); 3 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped; 1 pinch Salt; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1 whole Red Pepper (small), Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Chopped; 1- 1/2 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Cut Into Wedges; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 2 cans Black Beans (10 Oz Cans), Drained And Roughly Mashed Or Blended; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs (up To 3/4 Cups); 1 whole Egg; 2 Tablespoons Sunflower Seeds; 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds; 1 pinch Salt To Taste; 1 pinch Pepper To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce; 3/4 cups Corn, Fresh Or Frozen; 1 whole White Or Yellow Onion (small), Chopped; 1 whole Green Pepper (small), Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped

Servings: persons

2 cans Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies (10 Oz Cans)
1 cup Corn, Fresh Or Frozen (if Frozen Defrost First)
3 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped
1 pinch Salt
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1 whole Red Pepper (small), Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
1/2 whole Red Onion, Chopped
1- 1/2 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Cut Into Wedges
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
2 cans Black Beans (10 Oz Cans), Drained And Roughly Mashed Or Blended
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs (up To 3/4 Cups)
1 whole Egg
2 Tablespoons Sunflower Seeds
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
1 pinch Salt To Taste
1 pinch Pepper To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce
3/4 cups Corn, Fresh Or Frozen
1 whole White Or Yellow Onion (small), Chopped
1 whole Green Pepper (small), Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped

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For the salsa: Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well and chill until serving.
2
Top with extra cilantro for garnish.
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For the burgers: Mash/process black beans and put them into a large bowl.
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Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, egg, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and hot sauce.
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Mix and then add corn, onions and peppers.
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If the consistency of the mixture is still too moist add more breadcrumbs until you are able to form patties (mixture will still be soft so dont make it too dry, I would err on the moist side).
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Add cilantro just before forming patties of your preferred size.
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Salsa recipe inspired by The Pioneer Woman, Burger recipe adapted from Eat, Live, Run Cook patties in a skillet on the stove top or on the grill over medium heat until both sides are darkened (about 10-15 minutes total).
9
Top burgers with avocado slices and salsa or mole and enjoy!
10
Salsa recipe inspired by The Pioneer Woman.
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Burger recipe adapted from Eat, Live, Run.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans Diced Tomatoes With Green Chilies (10 Oz Cans), 1 cup Corn, Fresh Or Frozen (if Frozen Defrost First), 3 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped, 1 pinch Salt, and more.

Yes, Spicy Bunless Black Bean Burgers with Corn and Avocado Salsa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Bunless Black Bean Burgers with Corn and Avocado Salsa

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