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December 26, 2011

Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream Sauce

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Black Bean Patties'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring...because they were all sleeping in from their sugar-induced comas!  😉  Once you finally wake up today and recover from all of the goodies you ate this holiday season, add these black bean patties to your menu plan to lighten things up.  I was very skeptical of them at first, because I've never been a black beans fan.  But, these are good!

Do not leave out the corn relish and avocado cream sauce, because these two components really make the dish.  However, the patties themselves are very tasty alone because of the added seasonings. I was tempted to skip the chilling step, but decided it's necessary for the flavors to meld. I would like to try these some day as patties in between two buns, but right now I'd rather leave out the extra carbs.

Black Bean Patties2I halved the original recipe since I was feeding just the three of us, but still needed to use the same amount of breadcrumbs.  The recipe below reflects the original measurements, which will give you about ten 3 ½-oz patties.

UPDATE 4/24/12:  I now always make the full size recipe, because the extra patties freeze beautifully.  See the recipe for freezing instructions.

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Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream Sauce

Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings (Ten 3 ½-oz patties)
Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

For the Black Bean Patties

  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, divided
  • 2 roasted red bell peppers from a jar , divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ chipotle in adobo sauce , chopped
  • 1 red onion , finely diced
  • ½ to ⅔ cup cornmeal , breadcrumbs, or Panko (I use Panko)
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • Canola oil

For the Avocado Cream Sauce

  • 1 avocado , pitted and cut into a few pieces
  • ½ cup sour cream (you can use light)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper , to taste

For the Corn Relish

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 clove garlic , minced or pressed
  • 1 jalapeno , minced
  • 1 medium tomato , seeded and diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • Salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade, process 1 can of black beans, 1 roasted red pepper, eggs, oregano, cumin, garlic, and the chipotle pepper until smooth. Add the onion and pulse to combine. Add the additional can of beans and the other roasted red pepper, then pulse a few more times until combined, but not completely smooth.
  • Pour the black bean mixture into a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir in ½ cup cornmeal or bread crumbs. Stir until combined, then mix in more as needed to form a firm mixture that is the consistency of ground meat and can be rolled into a ball between your hands. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, clean out the food processor in order to prepare the avocado cream sauce.
  • To make the avocado cream sauce, puree all of the ingredients until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Remove the black bean mixture from the fridge and shape into 3-inch patties, about 3 ½ ounces each. Heat canola oil in a large non-stick skillet. Cook the patties, in batches, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, flipping once. (I used my 12-inch cast iron skillet and cooked five at a time.) Transfer to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm; set aside.
  • To make the corn-relish, heat the canola oil in the same skillet. Add the corn and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for another minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients.
  • To serve, top the cooked patties with the corn-relish and avocado cream sauce. Serve immediately.
  • Freezing Instructions: Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Freeze the uncooked patties in a single layer on the baking sheet for 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer bag and store up to 2 months. When ready to cook, thaw the patties in the fridge the morning you plan to serve them for dinner (if serving for lunch, thaw them overnight) then proceed with the instructions for cooking them. I have also frozen the avocado cream sauce and corn relish in freezer bags with no problems. Just quickly warm the avocado cream sauce in the microwave and cook the corn relish in the skillet just before serving.
  • Source: Barely adapted from Sunny Side Up in San Diego, originally from Elly Says Opa!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g
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  1. Valerie says

    February 02, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    This recipe sounds amazing! I can't wait to try making the corn relish and avocado sauce.
    I have a similar recipe using black beans and quinoa
    Thanks for sharing your great recipe!

    Reply
  2. Becky says

    June 24, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    I made these in a smaller size for a little 3 bite appetizer. There was so delicious and adorable!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      June 25, 2012 at 9:06 am

      What a great idea, Becky!! I bet they WERE adorable!

      Reply
  3. Gail says

    June 06, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I made the black bean burgers and I thought that they were okay. The corn and tomato relish on the other hand was amazing! I started to use this as my side for mexican dishes and I LOVE IT. You know when you want to serve a veggie along with delicious enchiladas...this is it.

    Reply
  4. Sue Gladd says

    May 31, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    Thank you so much for making all of these for dinner to ight, Nikki! Absolutely incrediblly delicious meal to be long remembered!!! Xxx

    Reply
  5. Live Life says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I realize this post is a bit older, same as everyone else these sound awesome! I'd like to premake some for my next campin trip...is there any reason these patties couldn't be frozen?

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      May 18, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      I freeze these patties all of the time. In fact, you probably just didn't see it, but I included freezing instructions at the end of the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
      • Nikki says

        May 18, 2012 at 2:40 pm

        (I freeze them before cooking, but you can probably freeze them after, as well.)

        Reply
  6. Caroline says

    April 26, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I made this recipe last night and I love the flavors, love the salsa and the sour cream sauce, and I really wanted it to work. But I had a terrible time making the patties. I added more breadcrumbs to try and make the mixture firm up (I used regular store-bought bread crumbs) but it still was pretty mushy, like applesauce. And even when I cooked them for like 8 mins on each side, when I tried to flip them they fell completely apart and were still pretty liquidy inside. What's your secret to making actual patties? I want to try this recipe again! Also, with the canola oil- it's just a little bit to grease the pan right? You're not filling the pan with oil and frying the patties are you? Sorry for all the questions!
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      April 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      Hi Caroline,

      Sorry to hear that! It definitely shouldn't be like applesauce. It sounds like you may have processed the mixture too long in the food processor. You should only pulse it a few times. If you don't think this is the problem, then maybe try chilling it in the fridge longer before forming into patties.

      And, yes, you are correct that you only need enough oil (like 2 tablespoons) to cook the patties. No deep-frying these babies! 😉

      Hope this helps!

      Reply
  7. Deanna Piercy says

    January 25, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I made these last night and they were fantastic! I also have a cooking blog so I shared your recipe today. I included several links back here and encouraged my readers to come view your pictures (I failed to take any). I hope it was okay to share in that manner.

    https://deeskitchen.blogspot.com/2012/01/black-bean-patties-with-corn-relish-and.html

    Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe.

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      January 25, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks, Deanna! Glad you like them, and yes, it's okay that you shared the links. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jackie says

    January 01, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    YAY! I made these tonight for dinner and my hubby loved them, which is a pretty big thing considering he doesn't like to try new things. I served these with a little cilantro lime rice and a salad; so delicious!

    Reply
  9. elly says

    December 31, 2011 at 6:55 am

    I'm so happy you enjoyed these - yours look awesome!

    Reply
  10. sweetsugarbelle says

    December 29, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    How did I miss that you are moving?! PS, food looks amazing...I kept jumping all over the blog. NOW I am craving salted caramel hot chocolate, LOL, and I have never even tasted it!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 30, 2011 at 1:12 pm

      I didn't really make a very obvious announcement about the move, so it was easy to miss. 😉 Joining "y'all" in the south! Get ready!!

      Reply
  11. Anne Marie says

    December 28, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight. Wow, I can't believe how delicious it was! I was so tired of heavy sweets, and as soon as I saw this post, I knew I had to make it. I couldn't get it out of my head until I did, so I went out this afternoon and bought the ingredients. It was so fresh and flavorful and colorful... yum! This will be making a replay very soon!

    Reply
    • Nikki says

      December 28, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      Anne Marie - that's exactly how I felt when I made this! Once I saw it, I knew I had to make it right away and loved the turn out! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Melissa [email protected] Kids in the Sink says

    December 27, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    These look delicious. Being a vegetarian, I have a million burger recipes but I'm always looking for others. Not to mention, I picked up literally 15 avocados recently at Sams because it was such a good price.

    Reply
  13. Jessica @Sunny Side Up says

    December 27, 2011 at 8:33 am

    Mmmmm, yours look so good!! wasn't it such a nice change of pace from all of the heavy holiday food and sweet treats? Don't get me wrong, I LOVE holiday food, but sometimes the body just craves something better for you!

    Reply
  14. elizabeth says

    December 27, 2011 at 7:04 am

    This looks so good! BB, Avocado, & Corn all in one recipe!?! I need to make this ASAP! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Kelsey says

    December 27, 2011 at 6:54 am

    I am a huge fan of black bean patties/burgers. In fact, I had one for dinner last night. I can't wait to give these a try.

    Reply
  16. Laura says

    December 27, 2011 at 5:54 am

    Yum. I've wanted to try these for a while - since seeing them pop up on all you wonderful ladies sites. I think you finally kicked me in the tush - going on the menu next week!

    Reply

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