Simple Black Bean Burger Recipe

Delicious black bean burger with lettuce, tomato, and a whole-grain bun.

Black Bean Burger: hearty, tasty and flavorful. It's a great substitute for traditional beef patties. Whether you cook it by grilling or frying, this recipe is one to love!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings burgers

Calories 192.9kcal

Ingredients

2 15 ounces each cans black beans drained and rinsed
½ cup green bell peppers or any other color
½ cup red onion finely chopped
1 jalapeño finely diced or chili powder for heat
2 cloves garlic finely minced
½ cup plain breadcrumbs or oatmeal as per preference
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 large egg
1 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ cup cilantro or parsley chopped
2 tablespoon oil for cooking
salt and black pepper to taste

Serving:

6 burger buns
lettuce, tomato slices, avocado, red onion, salad dressing, or any other preferred toppings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F Spread the drained and rinsed black beans in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher leaving some beans unmashed for added texture.
While the beans are drying, heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until everything has softened and the edges start to turn golden. Add the garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
Take the skillet off the heat and blot the vegetables with a paper towel to remove any remaining moisture. Set aside to cool.
Transfer the oven dried beans to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or a potato masher and work through them until roughly three quarters are broken down. You want something that looks chunky and substantial, not a smooth paste.
Add the cooled sautéed vegetables to the mashed beans. Then add the egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, tomato paste, and cilantro. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, ensuring they hold together well.
Heat the oil in a large grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the burger patties in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Place each black bean burger on a bun and top with your favorite burger toppings.

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