How to make plantain bean burger
To make a plantain bean burger, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 cup cooked beans (black beans, kidney beans, or any other type you prefer)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Here are the steps to make the plantain bean burger:
1. First, peel the plantains and cut them into chunks. Boil the plantain chunks in salted water until they are soft and easy to mash.
2. Drain the plantain chunks and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash them using a fork or a potato masher until smooth.
3. Add the cooked beans to the mashed plantains and mash them together until combined. It's okay to have some small chunks of beans for texture.
4. Add the breadcrumbs, chopped onions, minced garlic, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the plantain and bean mixture. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Divide the mixture into patties and shape them into burgers. You can make them as large or small as you prefer.
6. Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the plantain bean burgers in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
7. Once the burgers are cooked, remove them from the pan and place them on a bun. Add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or any other condiments you prefer.
8. Serve the plantain bean burgers hot and enjoy!
Note: You can also bake these burgers instead of frying them. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the burgers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and cooked through.
To make plantain bean burgers, follow these steps:
1. Gather the ingredients:
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 cup cooked beans (e.g., black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil
2. Cook the plantains:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the plantains and cut them into chunks.
- Place the plantain chunks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the plantains are soft and starting to brown.
3. Mash the plantains and beans:
- In a mixing bowl, mash the baked plantains using a potato masher or fork until smooth.
- Add the cooked beans to the bowl and lightly mash them. You want some texture.
4. Add the remaining ingredients:
- To the plantain-bean mixture, add the bread crumbs, chopped onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
5. Shape the burger patties:
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into patties using your hands.
- Aim for patties that are about 1/2-inch thick.
6. Cook the patties:
- Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- You can also grill the patties or bake them in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 25-30 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy:
- Serve the plantain bean burgers on buns with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or a sauce of your choice.
- Enjoy your homemade plantain bean burgers!
Note: Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients according to your taste preferences.
To make a plantain bean burger, you will need the following ingredients:
- Ripe plantains (2 medium-sized)
- Cooked black beans (1 cup)
- Onion (1/2 medium-sized)
- Garlic cloves (2)
- Bread crumbs (1/2 cup)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for frying)
Here's how you can make plantain bean burgers:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Then, line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. Peel the plantains and cut them into small chunks. Place the chunks on the prepared baking tray and bake them for about 15-20 minutes until they become soft. Remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
3. While the plantains are baking, you can prepare the other ingredients. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
4. In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked black beans with a fork until they are well-mashed but still have some texture. Add in the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bread crumbs. Mix everything together until well combined.
5. Once the plantains have cooled a bit, add them to the mixing bowl with the bean mixture. Mash the plantains into the mixture until they are well incorporated.
6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste. You can add any other desired herbs or spices if you like.
7. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into patties.
8. Heat some oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the plantain bean patties and cook them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
9. Once cooked, remove the patties from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
10. Serve the plantain bean burgers on buns with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or any other condiments of your choice.
Now you have your homemade plantain bean burgers ready to enjoy!