Bean Burger Sliders - Latin American Inspired

Great plant based  summer alternative to your classic beef burger is this Latin American inspired bean burger. Seasoned with Argentinian chimichurri and topped with a Mexican salsa, it gives any beef burger a good run for its money. These burgers are as easy to cook as any other plus with the added benefit of being packed with delicious and healthy beans. 

Overview:

Ingredients:  

Bean burger:

• Can of black or mixed beans
• 1 onion chopped
• 15g fresh parsley finely chopped
• 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs from 1 slices of bread (if needed)
• 1 tbsp Chimichurri Blend

Mexican Salsa:

• 3 tomatoes
• 1/2 red onion
• 10g fresh coriander
• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• 1 tsp chilli powder

Method - Bean burger:

1. Drain and pat dry 1 can of black or mixed beans. The type of beans you use will depend on the consistency you get. For this recipe we used black beans. Mash black beans in a bowl and add the breadcrumbs from 1 slice of bread.
2. Now whisk the egg in a separate bowl and pour half into the mixture. Add in the onion, parsley,  and Chimichurri blend and mix well together.
3. Make 2 patties and cook on bbq for around 10 minutes each side on a low heat. Be sure not to try and move the bean burger patties too soon and wait until they are crisp on one side before flipping over.    

Method- Salsa

1. Chop tomatoes, red onion and fresh coriander leaf, add Chilli powder, juice of half a lime, salt to taste - mix well.
2. Add the freshly made salsa on top of the bean burger before serving in a fresh warm bap.