Mexican Bean Burger with Avocado Sour Cream Sauce

We, Groovy Gourmets, are making burgers this month but not the usual ones with the potato patty. Other than potato patties, a veggie burger can also be made with chickpeas, beans and lentils. Mexican cuisine has always intrigued me and I love their flavors, so I chose to make a Mexican style mixed bean burger with an avocado and sour cream sauce.

The bean patty itself was delicious and flavorful. The cajun seasoning added a distinct flavor to the bean patties. I used canned beans which was a mix of chickpeas, kidney beans, lima beans and great northern beans. You can pick any beans of your choice – fresh or canned. These patties can be frozen and used later for a quick burger meal. I made a creamy and tangy sauce with avocado and sour cream which enhanced the taste of the burgers further.

Mexican Bean Burger

Mixed bean Mexican flavored burgers with a creamy sauce of avocado and sour cream.

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Servings 6

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients

• Burger buns
• Sliced tomatoes
• Salad leaves

For the bean patty

• Makes 12 patties
• Mixed beans – 2 x 400 gms tins
• Red onion – 1 medium finely chopped
• Sweet corn – 1/4 cup
• Garlic – 4 finely chopped
• Jalapeno – 1 de-seeded & finely chopped
• Cajun spice mix – 2 . 5 tsp
• Coriander leaves – 1/2 cup finely chopped
• Feta cheese – 100 gms
• Breadcrumbs – 1/2 cup
• Lime juice – 1/2 tbsp
• Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Oil – 1 tsp

For the sauce

• Avocado – 1/2 cup mashed
• Sour cream – 1/3 cup
• Lime juice – 1 tbsp
• Hot pepper sauce – few drops
• Salt – to taste

Instructions

• Heat oil and add onions, garlic, jalapeno and sweet corn. Fry till it becomes soft. Add cajun spice mix and saute for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Drain the beans well and add to a big bowl. Mash the beans well. Add coriander, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, onion mixture, lime juice, pepper and salt.
• Combine everything well. Line a tray with baking paper. Make 1/2 inch thick patties and place on the tray. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Heat a pan and drizzle little oil. Cook the patties on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden.
• For the sauce, mix avocado, sour cream, hot pepper sauce and season with salt.
• Take a burger bun and halve it. Place some salad leaves and top it with tomato slices. Place a bean patty and place a dollop or two of the sauce.

Notes

• Refrigerating the patties will make them firm and avoid crumbling while cooking, so do not skip it.
• Add little more breadcrumbs if the patties are too wet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican