Description
This Best Black Bean Burger recipe delivers hearty, well-charred patties packed with bold smoky and savory flavors. Made with black beans, chipotle peppers in adobo, and fragrant spices, these burgers are moist, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying vegetarian meal. Whether cooked in a skillet or on the grill, these burgers pair wonderfully with classic buns and fixings, or elevate with chipotle mayo or guacamole for an extra kick.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ⅓ cup grated yellow onion (about ½ medium)
- 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)
For Serving
- Hamburger buns
- Desired fixings (lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard, chipotle mayo, guacamole, etc.)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: 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 black pepper. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture until it holds together but still has some visible chunks of beans for texture.
- Add Egg and Panko: Add the large egg to the mixture and fold it in gently with a spatula until combined. Then fold in the panko bread crumbs to create a cohesive but slightly wet mixture.
- Form Patties: Use your hands to shape the mixture into six equally sized burger patties. If the mixture feels too wet and difficult to handle, chill the patties in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up or mash the beans a bit more.
- Cook in Skillet: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed to achieve a nice char without burning, until both sides are browned and cooked through.
- Or Grill the Burgers: Preheat an outdoor grill to 400°F. Lightly brush the patties with olive oil, spray the grill grates with cooking spray, and grill the burgers for 8 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second side until well charred and heated through.
- Serve: Place cooked patties on hamburger buns and add your favorite fixings such as lettuce, tomato, onions, ketchup, mustard, chipotle mayo, or guacamole. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This black bean burger recipe creates hearty, flavorful patties with a perfect char and texture.
- They are delicious with classic fixings but especially amazing with chipotle mayo or guacamole.
- If the burger mixture is too wet to form patties easily, chilling helps firm them for easier handling.
- Cooking times may vary based on your stove or grill heat, so adjust accordingly for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
