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Best Black Bean Burger Recipe

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4.1 from 42 reviews

This black bean burger recipe delivers hearty, well-charred patties packed with bold flavors from chipotle peppers, garlic, and tangy balsamic vinegar. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, these burgers pair wonderfully with classic fixings or gourmet touches like chipotle mayo and guacamole. Ideal for a satisfying vegetarian meal, they can also be made vegan with a simple egg substitute.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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

To Serve

  • Hamburger buns, for serving
  • Desired fixings (such as ketchup, mustard, chipotle mayo, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bean Mixture: 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 mixture until it holds together but still has some visible bean chunks for texture.
  2. Add the Binder: Add the large egg to the mashed mixture and gently fold it in using a spatula until fully combined. Then fold in the panko bread crumbs until the mixture is cohesive but slightly wet.
  3. Form Patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 6 evenly sized patties. If the mixture is too wet to handle, chill the patties in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up, or mash some beans further to reduce moisture.
  4. Cook on Stovetop: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes per side until they develop a charred crust, reducing heat if necessary to prevent burning. Cooking time may vary depending on stove heat and pan.
  5. Alternatively Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to 400°F. Lightly brush the patties with olive oil and spray the grill grates with cooking spray. Grill patties for 8 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second side until nicely charred and cooked through.
  6. Serve: Place the cooked black bean burgers on hamburger buns and add desired fixings such as ketchup, mustard, chipotle mayo, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and onion for a delicious meal.

Notes

  • Grate the onion on the large holes of a box grater. The onion will release liquid during grating — include the wet pulp in the mixture but leave any excess liquid behind to avoid soggy patties.
  • To make these burgers vegan, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons warm water, set aside for 5 minutes). Vegan patties hold together well but may be less firm in the middle, so increase grill time to 8 minutes on the first side and 6 minutes on the second side for best results.
  • The chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smoky heat; adjust quantity to taste if you prefer milder or spicier burgers.
  • Use a cast-iron skillet for best crust development on stovetop or a well-preheated grill to achieve optimal charring.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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