Description
This Best Black Bean Burger recipe features hearty, flavorful patties made from cooked black beans, chipotle peppers, and a blend of spices. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop or grilled, these burgers are juicy with a slight smoky kick and a satisfying texture, ideal for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
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Black Bean Burger Patties
- 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- â…“ 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
- Cooking spray, if grilling
Serving
- Hamburger buns, for serving
- Desired fixings, for serving (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cheese, condiments)
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. Use a potato masher to mash the ingredients together until the mixture holds together but still has some visible bean chunks for texture. Then add the egg and panko bread crumbs, folding gently until everything is fully combined.
- Form Patties: Shape the bean mixture into 6 even-sized patties. If the mixture feels too wet and is not holding shape well, chill the patties in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up before cooking.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with extra-virgin olive oil. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes on each side until they are browned and heated through. Alternatively, you can grill the patties by spraying them with cooking spray and grilling for 8 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second side, achieving a smoky grilled flavor.
- Serve: Place the cooked black bean burgers on hamburger buns and add your desired fixings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, cheese, and condiments. Serve immediately and enjoy a flavorful, hearty burger that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Notes
- If the mixture is too wet to form patties, chilling helps it firm up.
- You can substitute tamari with soy sauce if desired.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg or another egg substitute.
- Grilling adds a smoky flavor, but skillet cooking works well for a crispy exterior.
- Adjust chipotle peppers according to your spice preference.
