⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 cup Black Beans (cooked and drained)
• 1 medium Bell Peppers (grilled and chopped)
• 1/2 cup Corn kernels
• 1/4 cup Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 Burger Buns

📖 Instructions

1. First, let's prep the peppers! Grab those bell peppers (any color, or a mix!), and slice 'em into strips. If you're using a grill pan, it's easier to have uniform slices. If you're using a grill, you can use whole halves or quarters.
2. Next, it's grill time! Heat up your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss those pepper strips on there and grill them until they're nicely charred and tender, about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway. Remember, these aren't your average pepper strips, these are about to be stars!
3. While the peppers are sizzlin', let's make the burger base. Grab your large bowl and toss in the cooked black beans (drained, obviously!), the grilled peppers (after they've cooled down a bit), the corn, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Use a fork or potato masher to give everything a good mash, and some chunky texture remains. It’s all about texture, baby!
4. Now, let’s make the patties! If you're using a burger press, this is where it shines! Otherwise, just use your hands to form the mixture into patties – about ½ inch thick. They don't have to be perfect, just make sure they're similar in size to cook evenly.
5. Get that grill heated up again! Once it's hot, gently place the patties on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they're heated through and have nice grill marks. If they start to get too brown too quickly, lower the heat.
6. And finally, the moment we've been waiting for! Time to assemble your amazing burger! Lightly toast your favorite buns, spread your choice of toppings – I use avocado ranch, a juicy heirloom tomato and a peppery arugula! And there you have it: mouthwatering, flavorful, Grilled Bell Pepper and Black Bean Burgers!
7. Remember to adjust cooking times based on your grill's intensity. If your patties are burning too quickly, move them to a less hot part of the grill. If they need extra time to cook through, just pop up the heat a bit!

📝 Notes

• For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Feel free to add other veggies, such as zucchini or mushrooms!