Description
This Best Black Bean Burger recipe offers a flavorful, hearty, and healthy vegetarian alternative to traditional beef burgers. Made with mashed black beans, spices, and a mix of fresh ingredients, these patties are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Perfect for a quick stovetop meal served with your favorite burger toppings and condiments.
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
- Sauces of your choice
Instructions
- Mash the Beans: In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture. This provides the base for your patties and ensures they hold together well.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, egg, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined and the mixture holds together firmly.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 4 even patties. If the mixture is too sticky, add a bit more breadcrumbs; if it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water to help bind the ingredients properly.
- Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 4–5 minutes on each side until they develop a crisp outer layer and are heated through.
- Serve: Place the cooked patties on toasted burger buns and top with your favorite lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, pickles, onions, and sauces as desired. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 2½ tablespoons water).
- These black bean burgers can also be grilled, baked, or air fried depending on your preference.
- The patties freeze well both before and after cooking, making them great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
