Dakota Smokehouse Black Bean Burger with Chipotle Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A hearty, smoky vegetarian burger featuring black beans, corn, and a spicy chipotle aioli, inspired by North Dakota's rich agricultural heritage. This American vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Canned black beans, Corn kernels, and Chopped red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) Canned black beans
1/2 cup Corn kernels
1/4 cup Chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup Chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup Oat flour
1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp Chipotle powder
1 tbsp Lime juice
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Sour cream
1 tsp Chipotle in adobo sauce
4 Burger buns
2 Sliced avocado

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Instructions

Step 1: Drain and rinse 1 can black beans, then mash 3/4 of them in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup corn, 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup oat flour, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp chipotle powder, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Mix until combined.
Step 2: Form mixture into 4 patties (about 3/4 inch thick) and chill for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Step 4: Whisk 2 tbsp sour cream with 1 tsp chipotle in adobo sauce to make aioli. Spread aioli on buns, top with avocado slices, then add black bean burgers, and serve immediately.