Black Bean Burgers with Avocado Spread & Mixed Greens Salad

Directions

1. Drain the beans into a colander and lightly mash them in a medium bowl until mostly broken but some whole beans remain.
2. Coarsely grate the onion and add it to the bowl with the beans.
3. Stir in the bread crumbs, chili powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture holds together.
4. Warm a skillet over medium heat, then rub in a little olive oil to coat the bottom.
5. Shape the bean mixture into two patties and place them in the skillet.
6. Cook the patties until browned and heated through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, then move them to a plate.
7. Toast the buns if you like.
8. Rinse and dry the produce. Cut the avocado, scoop the flesh into a small bowl, and halve the lime.
9. Mash the avocado with half of the lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
10. Halve the grape tomatoes and set them aside for the topping.
11. Assemble by laying the patties on the buns, topping with avocado spread, and arranging greens and tomatoes on the side; drizzle with olive oil and the remaining lime juice.