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    Home » All-Recipes » Dressings, Sauces & Spreads

    Burger Toppings: 3 Easy Spreads

    Published: May 22, 2015 · Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Margaret · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 2 Comments

    Burger Toppings

    Move over ketchup, mustard and mayo – there are other ways to liven-up a burger! Whether you are enjoying a veggie burger, a grilled Portobello mushroom (my favorite) or a regular ‘ole hamburger, why not have a little fun with your burger toppings?

    Here are three spreads, each is easier to make than the last, and I’ll let you in on a little secret: They are not just for burgers! Try them on sandwiches and wraps!

    1. Easy Burger Topping: Black Bean and Cilantro

    Black Bean and Cilantro Spread

    If you love cilantro you’re going to enjoy this quick and easy recipe. This spread combines black beans with the clean flavors of:

    • Lemon
    • Garlic
    • Cilantro
    • Onion

    Folks who are feeling especially daring could add a little chili powder, sweet corn and black olives to the mix for some Southwest flair…

    Black Bean and Cilantro Spread
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    Black Bean and Cilantro Spread

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 6 -8
    Author Veggie Primer

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 oz can of low sodium black beans
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ wedge of fresh lemon
    • 1 small clove of garlic
    • ¼ medium red onion
    • 6 large sprigs of cilantro

    Instructions

    • Rinse and drain black beans and add to a food processor fitted with an S-blade.
    • Add garlic and squeeze juice from wedge of lemon into the beans.
    • Place lid on processor and turn on highest speed.
    • Slowly pour water into the chute while processor is running – adding just enough to create a smooth consistency. (You may not need to use all of the water.)
    • Add onion to processor and pulse until the onion is chopped and mixed through the spread.
    • Rinse cilantro and pat dry. Strip leaves from the stems and add to food processor. Discard stems.
    • Pulse processor until cilantro is chopped and mixed through spread.
    • Scrape spread into a serving bowl or storage container.
    • Serve immediately or store in sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.

    2. Easier Burger Topping: Chick Peas and Roasted Red Pepper

    Chick Peas and Roasted Red Pepper

    Jarred roasted red peppers are a real time saver in this simplified, low-fat version of hummus. This spread is comprised of just a few simple ingredients:

    • Chick Peas (garbanzo beans)
    • Roasted red pepper
    • Garlic
    • Black Pepper

    Try adding a little ground cumin if you want to kick the flavor up a notch.

    Chick Peas and Roasted Red Pepper
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    Chick Peas and Roasted Red Pepper Spread

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 6 -8
    Author Veggie Primer

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 oz can of low sodium Chick Peas garbanzo beans
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 small clove of garlic
    • 1 large roasted red pepper from a jar, packed in water
    • Ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Rinse and drain Chick Peas and add to a food processor fitted with an S-blade.
    • Add garlic.
    • Place lid on processor and turn on highest speed.
    • Slowly pour water into the chute while processor is running – adding just enough to create a smooth consistency. (You may not need to use all of the water.)
    • Add roasted red pepper and pulse until the pepper is roughly chopped and mixed through the spread.
    • Scrape spread into a serving bowl or storage container.
    • Stir in ground black pepper to taste.
    • Serve immediately or store in sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.

    3. Easiest Burger Topping: Quick Guacamole

    Quick Guacamole

    If you are feeling especially lazy, it doesn’t get much easier than this quick guacamole recipe. All you need is an avocado and some jarred salsa.

    Quick Guacamole
    Author: Veggie Primer
    Prep time: 5 mins
    Total time: 5 mins
    Serves: 2-3
    Ingredients
    • 1 avocado
    • ¼ cup jarred salsa (I like [url href="http://www.chichis.com/Salsas-Dips/39-Thick-Chunky-Salsa-Mild" target="_blank"]Chi-Chi’s thick and chunky[/url])
    Instructions
    1. Peel avocado and remove pit.
    2. Mash avocado with a fork and then stir in salsa.
    3. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. (Store guacamole with avocado pit to help prevent browning.)
    3.3.3070

    Mix and Match Ingredients

    These are just a few examples of the different kinds of burger toppings and sandwich spreads you can make with beans or avocados. I encourage you to explore other ingredients or seasonings you might add to the mix. And don’t be afraid to use more than one burger topping – for example, the black bean and cilantro spread pairs nicely with the quick guacamole.

    Do you have a favorite burger topping/sandwich spread recipe? Feel free to share it in the comments section below.

    Looking for an easy veggie burger recipe? Check out our Sweet Potato Veggie Burger!

    Sweet Potato Veggie Burger

     Note: I do not include nutrition information with my recipes because I subscribe to the theories presented in the book Whole and believe we should focus on eating a variety of whole foods instead of counting calories or keeping track of individual nutrients.

     

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    1. steven

      June 19, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      I can't wait to try all of these - who doesn't like flavorful healthy spread/sauce on their burger!? YUM! I've done the guac. and salsa - that's the best. This blog has so many great ideas!

      Reply
      • Margaret

        June 19, 2015 at 1:44 pm

        Thanks Steven! Glad to hear you are feeling inspired! 🙂

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