Black Bean Sliders Recipe with Creamy California Avocado Sauce

Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 tsp. canola oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium chipotle pepper, seeded and minced
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. panko bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. minced cilantro
1 Tbsp. canola oil
Creamy California Avocado Sauce (see make-ahead recipe below)
8 whole wheat dinner rolls, cut in half
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced

Creamy California Avocado Sauce

1 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and diced
1/4 cup minced cilantro
2 Tbsp. nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 small chipotle pepper, chopped
1/8 tsp. salt

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.