The Best Black Bean Burgers Recipe

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A veggie burger with lettuce, melted cheese, guacamole, and sliced onions on a brioche bun, served on a white plate.

A hearty black bean burgers recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort! These easy black bean burgers are a satisfying alternative to traditional burgers, and freeze well for quick meals!

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Servings: Burgers

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

2 (15.5 ounces each) cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 of a small red or yellow onion, finely diced
1 1/4 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs, panko works too in a pinch
1/4 cup of prepared salsa, whatever kind you like
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 large eggs
Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

Using a fork or potato masher, mash the beans almost completely, leaving some beans chunky.
Add in the minced red onion, breadcrumbs, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salsa, salt and pepper.
Mix until all the ingredients are just combined.
Add in eggs and mix until fully incorporated. *Your mixture should be able to hold its shape when scooped into a ball. If the mixture is too wet, add additional breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time until the patty can hold its shape. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water or more salsa, 1 tablespoon at a time until the burger mix is sticking together and able to be formed into patties.
Scoop the bean mixture into mounds with a cookie scoop or measuring cup (a 1/3 cup size) and flatten into a patty. I try to make the patties the same size as the burger buns I'm using and about 3/4" thick.
Lightly grease a skillet or cast iron pan with olive oil or cooking spray and heat at medium low.
Cook your black bean patty over medium to medium low heat for 5 minutes on each side. The patty is done when it's well browned and firmed up enough that it won't fall apart when you put it on the bun.
Serve on a hearty whole wheat bun with your favorite condiments and enjoy!

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Notes

Make Ahead: Bean patties can be formed and refrigerated up to 2 days. Heat as instructed in the recipe card.

Freezing Burgers: You can also flash freeze formed patties on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Once frozen solid, store in an airtight container. To cook frozen burger patties, add them (still frozen) to a skillet over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, flipping once.

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Course Lunch/Dinner

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