Black Bean Power Blend Burger with Avocado Cream

Ingredients

Caramelized Onion

1 yellow onion, halved, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Kosher salt, to taste

Avocado Cream

1 ripe avocado
¼ cup sour cream
Juice of ½ lime
Kosher salt, to taste

Burger

1 (10 ounce) bag Mann’s Veggie Power Blend
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 egg
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (5 ounce) container Mann’s Better Burger Leaf (about 6 leaves)

The Method

For Caramelized Onion

Begin by caramelizing the onion. Heat a medium saucepan on medium-high. Add oil and onion, then reduce heat to medium. Sauté, stirring occasionally until onion is soft and light golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt, remove from heat, and set aside.

For Avocado Cream

While the onion is cooking, prepare the avocado cream. In a food processor, combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Process until smooth, then set aside.

For Burger

To make the burgers, sauté Power Blend for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.

In a medium mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a potato masher or food mill. Add sautéed Power Blend, egg, bread crumbs, sriracha, and salt & pepper, to taste. Stir to combine, then form mixture into 6 patties.

Cook patties in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, about 5-6 minutes per side or until nicely browned.

To Serve

Place 1 burger patty on top of 1 Better Burger Leaf. Top with a couple spoonfuls of the caramelized onion and a dollop of avocado cream. Wrap burger leaf around the patty, close with a toothpick, and serve.