Name: Oaxaca Mole Black Bean Burger
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 240 ml canned black beans, rinsed and mashed; 120 ml roasted sweet potato, mashed; 60 ml cooked brown rice; 30 ml minced cilantro; 1 large egg; 30 ml masa harina; 5 ml ground cumin; 2.5 ml salt; 1 ml smoked paprika; 60 ml mole sauce; 2 slices Oaxaca cheese; 2 telera rolls or brioche buns, toasted; 60 ml pickled red onions; 120 g shredded lettuce; 15 ml vegetable oil

The Oaxaca Mole Black Bean Burger is a vegetarian masterpiece that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Oaxaca, Mexico. This hearty burger features a flavorful black bean and sweet potato patty topped with melted Oaxaca cheese and complex mole sauce, delivering a deeply satisfying meal that even meat lovers will crave.

What makes this burger exceptional is the combination of textures and the depth of flavors from authentic Mexican ingredients. The black bean and sweet potato base creates a sturdy, protein-rich patty with natural sweetness, while the masa harina adds authentic corn flavor and helps bind everything together. The mole sauce brings complex notes of chocolate, chilies, and spices, and the stringy Oaxaca cheese melts beautifully over the hot patty. Tangy pickled red onions add the perfect acidic counterpoint to the rich flavors.

Perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, this burger showcases how plant-based meals can be just as satisfying and flavorful as their meaty counterparts. Serve it with Mexican street corn or chips and salsa for a complete fiesta on your plate.