Description
These Delicious and Easy Black Bean Burgers are a fantastic vegetarian option for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Packed with protein and spices, these homemade bean burgers are a great alternative to traditional meat patties.
Ingredients
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Black Bean Burgers:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- burger buns and desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, and sauce
Instructions
- Mash the Beans: In a large bowl, mash the black beans until mostly smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Add breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, garlic, egg, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties.
- Cook: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook patties 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve on buns with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, set for 5 minutes).
- These burgers freeze well—freeze cooked or uncooked patties between layers of parchment for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty without bun or toppings
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
