Description
This Best Black Bean Burger Recipe offers a flavorful, hearty, and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. Made from mashed black beans mixed with savory ingredients like chipotle peppers, tamari, and balsamic vinegar, these burgers are perfect for a quick and delicious vegetarian meal. They hold together well and cook up crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, making them a great option for both stovetop cooking and grilling.
Ingredients
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Black Bean Burger Patties
- 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- â…“ cup grated yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo, diced
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
For Cooking
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Cooking spray, if grilling
To Serve
- Hamburger buns
- Desired fixings (lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, sauces, etc.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Black Bean Patties: In a large bowl, combine the cooked black beans, grated yellow onion, minced garlic, diced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tamari, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture until it largely holds together but still has some visible bean chunks for texture.
- Add Binding Ingredients: Add the large egg and panko bread crumbs to the mashed bean mixture. Fold gently until everything is evenly combined and you have a moldable mixture.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into six evenly sized patties. If the mixture feels too wet and doesn’t hold its shape well, chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Cook the Patties on Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brush it with extra-virgin olive oil. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.
- Alternative Grilling Method: If grilling, preheat your grill and spray the grill grates with cooking spray. Grill the patties for 8 minutes on the first side, then flip and grill for another 4 minutes on the second side.
- Serve: Place the cooked black bean patties on hamburger buns and add your favorite fixings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and your preferred condiments. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can experiment with additional spices such as smoked paprika or chili powder.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or commercial egg replacer.
- Chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold together better and prevents falling apart during cooking.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a nice light texture; regular breadcrumbs can be used but may result in a denser patty.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
