Welcome to the second day of #BurgerWeek – the most epic week of the entire summer! The awesome folks at NoshOn.It rallied forty food bloggers to share their favorite mouth-watering burger recipes. And there’s also a sweet grilling giveaway to go along with all the burger madness!

Chipotle Black Bean Freekeh Sliders with Avocado Lime Crema

These black bean freekeh sliders are living proof that veggie burgers are far from boring. They are absolutely delicious and addictive! If you’re not into sliders, you can modify this recipe to make larger patties. You'll probably get 3-4 full-size burgers from this recipe and will need to add a few more minutes to the cook time.

Don’t skip the avocado lime crema! It's cool and creamy with a hint of lime, and makes the perfect contrast to the smokiness of the burgers.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cracked freekeh
3/4 cup water
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup corn kernels
1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fine ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium avocado
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions:

Combine the freekeh, water, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, mash the black beans until pasty using a fork or a food processor. Add the cooled freekeh, onion, garlic, corn, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are incorporated.
Scoop out about 1/3 cup of the black bean-freekeh mixture and use your hands to shape into burgers. Place on a wax paper-lined plate. Repeat with the remainder of the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Remove the sliders from the refrigerator and lightly dust the top and bottom of each with a thin coating of fine ground cornmeal.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, add the sliders to the pan. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Carefully flip the sliders over using a large spatula and cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
Meanwhile, prepare the avocado crema. In a food processor or blender, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Puree the mixture until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
Assemble the burgers with slider buns and your favorite toppings.

For more amazing burger recipes, be sure to check out the other food blogger contributions for #BurgerWeek. Here are some of them:

Bibim Bap Burger – Kimchi Mom
Barbecue Onion Burger – Very Culinary
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce – The Lemon Bowl
Salmon Cake Sliders – Completely Delicious
Bacon-and-Egg Cheese Breakfast Burgers – Boulder Locavore
Hatch Chili Burger – Little Ferraro Kitchen
Enchilada Burgers – Bake Your Day
Jalapeño + Cheddar Burger with Charred Corn Mayo – Simply Scratch

The Giveaway!

Do you want to become a grilling pro? Need a new grill? #BurgerWeek sponsor Broil King wants to give you the chance to win one of their high-performance gas grills (a $549+tax value) plus burger grilling accessories to use in your home!

Made entirely in North America, every one of Broil King's gas grills is made of the highest-quality materials and engineering that allows you the versatility to cook the perfect burger or steak, roast chicken or vegetables, or even bake a dessert right on the grill. Their grills are already in more Canadian backyards than any other brand and they're available in the U.S. at Lowe's and many other retailers!

To enter to win your own Broil King grill, just click on the banner below.

Enjoy!

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