California Avocado Beef and Black Bean Burger - California Avocados

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
• 1 1/4 lb. lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 8 thin slices reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, lightly toasted
• As needed Thinly sliced tomatoes
• As needed Lettuce leaves