Description
This Best Black Bean Burger Recipe offers a flavorful and hearty vegetarian alternative to traditional beef burgers. Made with black beans, aromatic spices, and bound together with egg and breadcrumbs, these patties are pan-fried to a crisp golden finish. Served on toasted buns with your choice of fresh toppings, they provide a satisfying and nutritious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained, rinsed, and patted dry)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Cheese
- Pickles
- Burger buns
- Favorite sauces
Instructions
- Mash the Beans and Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture. Add the breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, egg, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 4 even patties. If the mixture is too sticky, incorporate a little more breadcrumbs; if too dry, add a teaspoon of water to help it bind better.
- Heat Oil and Cook Patties: Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 4–5 minutes on each side or until they develop a crisp, golden crust and are heated through.
- Serve: Place the cooked patties on toasted buns and add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion, cheese, pickles, and sauces. Enjoy your homemade black bean burgers!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2½ tablespoons water).
- These burgers can also be grilled, baked, or air fried as alternative cooking methods.
- Patties freeze well either before or after cooking, making them great for meal prep.
