Jul 14 2026
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The Vegetariat Recipe

Inspired by Empire Burgers + Brew
Time30m
Serves4

black bean + corn patty, green tomato, fried onion straws, leaf lettuce, spicy avocado aioli

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Ingredients

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Patty Ingredients

Method

Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Black Bean and Corn Patty

    In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. Stir in corn, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Form mixture into patties (about 4-6 depending on the size you prefer).

  2. 2

    Cook the Patty

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and heated through.

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