Description
This Best Black Bean Burger Recipe offers a delicious and hearty vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers. Packed with black beans, chipotle peppers, and a blend of flavorful spices, these patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfectly pan-fried or grilled, they’re great for a quick, healthy meal served on your favorite hamburger buns with your choice of toppings.
Ingredients
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Black Bean Burger Patties
- 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ 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
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing or cooking
For Serving
- Hamburger buns
- Desired fixings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, condiments, 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. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until it holds together with some visible bean chunks remaining for texture.
- Add Egg and Panko: Add the large egg and panko bread crumbs to the mashed bean mixture. Gently fold until all ingredients are combined evenly, forming a cohesive mixture that can be shaped into patties.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 6 evenly sized patties. If the mixture feels too wet and doesn’t hold together well, chill the patties in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up before cooking.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brush it with extra-virgin olive oil. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side until they are browned and heated through. Alternatively, preheat a grill and cook the patties for 8 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second, using cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Place the cooked black bean patties on hamburger buns and garnish with desired fixings such as lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and favorite condiments. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- If the patties are too fragile when cooking, adding an additional egg or more panko can help bind the ingredients better.
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water, chilled for 5 minutes).
- Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smokiness and heat; adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- To ensure even cooking on the grill, use a grill pan or foil if your grill grates are wide.
