How to make plantain burgers
To make plantain burgers, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 ripe plantains
- 1 cup of cooked black beans
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Burger buns and desired toppings for serving
Here's the step-by-step process to make plantain burgers:
1. Begin by peeling the ripe plantains and cutting them into chunks. Place them in a pot of boiling water and cook until soft, around 10-15 minutes.
2. While the plantains are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Drain the cooked plantains and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
4. Add the cooked black beans, sautéed onion and garlic, bread crumbs, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed plantains. Mix everything together until well combined.
5. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
6. Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the plantain burgers for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve the plantain burgers on burger buns with desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or your favorite condiments.
Enjoy your homemade plantain burgers!
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make plantain burgers:
Step 1: Gather the ingredients
- Ripe plantains (2)
- Onion (1/2), finely chopped
- Garlic cloves (2), minced
- Bread crumbs (1/2 cup)
- Egg (1)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Optional: any additional seasonings or spices you prefer
Step 2: Prep the plantains
- Peel the plantains and cut them into chunks.
- Boil the plantain chunks in salted water until they are soft and easily mashable, around 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the cooked plantains and let them cool for a few minutes.
Step 3: Mash and mix
- Mash the cooked plantains in a bowl until they are smooth and well-mashed.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Step 4: Shape the burgers
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into patties, similar to how you would shape regular burgers.
- If the mixture is too sticky to handle, you can lightly coat your hands with some oil or flour to help with shaping.
Step 5: Cook the burgers
- Heat some oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Place the patties in the pan and cook them for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- You can also bake the patties in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
- Once cooked, serve your plantain burgers on buns or in lettuce wraps.
- You can also add your favorite toppings such as avocado, tomato, lettuce, mayo, or any other condiments you prefer.
Enjoy your homemade plantain burgers!
To make plantain burgers, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Ripe plantains: Choose plantains that are yellow with black spots, as they will be sweeter and easier to mash.
- Black beans: They add protein and heartiness to the burgers.
- Bread crumbs: They help bind the ingredients together.
- Onion: Finely chopped onion adds flavor.
- Garlic: Minced garlic adds a delicious aroma.
- Spices: You can use a combination of spices such as cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Oil: For frying the burgers.
Here's a step-by-step guide to make plantain burgers:
1. Peel the plantains and cut them into chunks. Then boil them in salted water until soft. Drain and let them cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, rinse and drain the black beans. Mash them slightly with a fork or potato masher.
3. In a large bowl, combine the boiled plantains, mashed black beans, chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, and spices. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
4. Shape the mixture into burger patties. You can make them as thick or thin as you prefer.
5. Heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the plantain patties in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
6. Once cooked, remove the plantain burgers from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
7. Serve the plantain burgers on buns with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, avocado, or your preferred condiments.
And there you have it - plantain burgers! Enjoy your homemade plantain burgers with your desired accompaniments.