Black Bean Burger Bowl—with a Kick - Live Naturally Magazine

Ingredients

• 19 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced into1 inch pieces
• 4 oz can green chilies, drained, or 1 fresh jalapeno, finely diced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated or minced
• 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour (or flour of choice)
• 3 green onions, whites and greens, finely chopped
• Zest of 1/2 lime
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
• Bunch leafy lettuce, torn
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• Jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
• Hot sauce or chipotle mayo (optional)
• Tortilla chips,crumbled (optional)