Vegan Smash Burgers with Secret Ingredient Aioli

Plant-based never tasted so good! We’re so excited to cook this recipe, which incorporates plantains and black beans into a fiber-packed, where-have-you-been-all-my-life veggie smash burger.

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Vegan Smash Burgers

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Smash Burgers:

• 1 large ripe plantain (yellow with some black spots)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small white onion, very finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1½ tsp salt and pepper, to taste
• 1–2 Tbsp olive oil, for cooking
• Burger buns of your choice
• Toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles

For the Garlic Aioli:

• 1 very ripe banana
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ⅓ cup grapeseed oil

Instructions:

1. Make the Aioli: Puree banana in a food processor until smooth. Scrape down the sides. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, mustard, and salt. While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the oil until the aioli thickens to a spreadable consistency.
2. Cook the Plantain: Peel and chop the plantain. Boil for 10–15 minutes until soft, then mash in a bowl.
3. Mash the Black Beans: Add the beans to the plantain and mash until partially smooth with some texture remaining.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, mustard, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
5. Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 6 portions and form into patties.
6. Cook the Burgers: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Smash the patties flat in the pan. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7. Assemble: Toast buns, spread with aioli, and top with burger patties and desired toppings. Serve hot.

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