The Best Black Bean Burgers I've Ever Had

The Best Black Bean Burgers I've Ever Had

from sallysbakingaddiction.com
Dinner
45 min

Between homemade, restaurant, and store-bought, these are the best black bean burgers I've ever tried. These burgers are not vegan or vegetarian. (See recipe note to make adjustments if necessary.) With great reviews from taste testers around the world, I'm confident you'll be satisfied with this black bean burger recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cupfinely chopped bell pepper (1/2 of a pepper)
  • 1 cupfinely chopped yellow onion (1/2 of a large onion)
  • 3garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 ½ teaspoonsground cumin
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • ½ cupbread crumbs or oat flour
  • ½ cupfeta cheese (skip if vegan)
  • 2 largeeggs (see note for vegan substitution)
  • 1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce (see note for vegan & vegetarian version)
  • 2 tablespoonsketchup, mayo, or bbq sauce
  • salt + pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread beans evenly onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly dried out.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, sauté olive oil, chopped pepper, onion, and garlic over medium heat until peppers and onions are soft, about 5-6 minutes. Gently blot some of the moisture out. Place in a large bowl or in a food processor with the remaining ingredients (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and pepper). Stir or pulse everything together, then add the black beans. Mash with a fork or pulse the mixture, leaving some larger chunks of beans.

  3. 3

    Form into patties, about 1/2 cup (130g) of mixture each, about 3/4-inch thick.

  4. 4

    To bake: Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F (191°C) for 10 minutes on each side, 20 minutes total. To grill: Place patties on greased aluminum foil and grill 8 minutes on each side. Heat temperature is personal preference as all grills differ. Generally, black bean burgers should grill on medium-high heat about 350°F (177°C) – 400°F (204°C).

  5. 5

    Serve with your favorite toppings. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.