Black Bean Burgers
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
Scaled from 6 6 patties (approx 130g each)
- 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (130g) finely chopped yellow onion (1/2 of a large onion)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup (60g) bread crumbs or oat flour
- ½ cup (70g) feta cheese (skip if vegan)
- 2 large eggs (see note for vegan substitution)
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (see note for vegan & vegetarian version)
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup, mayo, or BBQ sauce
- pinch salt + pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread beans evenly onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly dried out.
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Meanwhile, sauté olive oil, onion, and garlic over medium heat until 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.
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Form into patties, about 1/2 cup (130g) of mixture each, about 3/4-inch thick.
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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).
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Serve with your favorite toppings. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 235 |
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| Fat | 8 |
| Saturated fat | 3 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 5 |
| Cholesterol | 65 |
| Sodium | 480 |
| Carbohydrates | 26 |
| Fiber | 8 |
| Sugar | 3 |
| Protein | 12 |