A quick and easy recipe for Black Bean Burgers that can be made in under 30 minutes! Vegan and GF adaptable, perfect for weekly meal prep! Includes a video. 

The shortest interval between two points is the awareness that they are not two.
Eric Micha’el Leventhal

You’re looking at our all-time favorite veggie burger ever… homemade Black Bean Burgers! Put them in your back pocket and whip them up in minutes using what you already have on hand. Perfect for meal prep, or grilling, these can be made ahead for the busy week.

What I love best about these homemade veggie burgers is how flavorful they are! Ground chipotle (or use chili powder) gives them so much flavor – smoky and a little spicy- along with cilantro and lime zest.

Pan-sear the burgers, add melty cheese if you like and serve them up on a bun with chipotle mayo,  avocado and this quick Mexican Slaw for a flavorful satisfying meatless meal!

How to make Black bean Burgers|60-second video

Are black bean Burgers healthy?

Full of fiber, high in protein and low in fat, black bean burgers are indeed a healthy alternative to overly processed veggie burgers you buy at the store. That is why I always make my own! Plus they are just so easy, so why not?

Or for a lighter option, serve the black bean burgers over a bed of greens and grains (Burger in a bowl) topped with garden veggies for a lightened-up version.

Either way, you’ll like the flavor and ease of making these!

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How to make Black bean Burgers

  1. Saute onion and garlic, add the spices and salt and pepper and toss with the black beans.
  2. In a large bowl, mash with a potato masher then add the cilantro and scallions and the egg (and bread crumbs) or ground flax ( for a vegan version) to the bean mixture.
  3. Shape into burger patties and begin cooking the burgers, until golden, about 7 minutes per side.

How to make them firm and not mushy:

Cooking the black bean burgers first, then chilling, makes them firm and grillable.

So feel free to pan-sear ahead, refrigerate, then either heat on the grill or in the oven or toaster oven for later use.

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Quick and easy, these black bean burgers hold their shape without being too dry and crumbly. Such a great recipe- I think you’ll like it!

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Top the veggie burgers with this fresh Mexican Slaw with Cilantro and Lime or try your hand at Curtido!  The Chipotle Mayo (vegan adaptable) goes really well here too, so whip up a quick batch- you’ll find many other uses for it too!

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Happy week friends.

PS: The quote above (by Eric Micha’el Leventhal) officially blew my mind. Let it soak in. Brilliant. Especially when you consider that two points could be two individuals.

Love and hugs. xoxoxo

Sylvia

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A quick and easy recipe for the best Black Bean Burgers that can be made in under 30 minutes! Vegan adaptable and perfect for weekly meal prep!

Black Bean Burger Recipe

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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: vegan burger, burger, vegetarian burger
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A quick and easy recipe for the BEST Veggie Burger! These Black Bean Burgers that can be made in under 30 minutes! Vegan and GF adaptable and perfect for weekly meal prep!


Ingredients

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  • 12 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
  • optional: 1 cup bell pepper, small dice, or sub poblano pepper or half a jalapeno
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder, more to taste (or use cayenne or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder)
  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed, drained well (3 cups cooked), pat dry.
  • zest from one small lime
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • —-
  • 1 egg (or use ground flax- see notes)
  • optional: 1/2 cup grated cheese ( cheddar, pepper jack, vegan cheese) or leave it out.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (or see notes)

Serve with Mexican Slaw or Curtido, avocado slices and chipotle mayo (vegan adaptable) either on a bun or over greens.


Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and saute the onion, garlic, and optional bell pepper until fragrant, tender, and golden, about 8 minutes.  Add the spices and salt, and saute 1 minute.
  2. Add the drained black beans, zest and lime juice to the pan. Stir well, then mash with a potato masher until mostly mashed, leaving a little texture, then stir until combined. (You could also pulse in a food processor). Taste and adjust the salt and heat level.
  3. At this point you can add ¼-⅓ cup ground flaxseed if you want this vegan. Otherwise, let this cool, add the egg, optional cheese, cilantro, scallions and the bread crumbs and mix well until combined well.  Let stand 10-15 minutes in the fridge so the breadcrumbs or/flax have a chance to absorb moisture. If the mixture still feels wet, add more bread crumbs as needed.
  4. Using clean damp hands, form and compress tightly into 4 large patties (or 5 or 6 smaller ones), smoothing the edges. If the mixture still seems too soft, refrigerate to firm up, for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, over medium heat. Sear each side 5-7 minutes, or until golden and heated all the way through (you want the egg to cook though). Place in a warm oven until ready to serve – and feel free to top with melty cheese. Alternatively, you can bake these on a parchment-lined sheet tray ( spray the tops with olive oil) and bake for 20 minutes at 375 F , flipping halfway through.
  6. Refrigerate the black bean burgers for up to 4 days. ( Or freeze for later)
  7. To reheat, warm in an oven, toaster oven or on the grill. (Great for making ahead)

Serve on toasted buns, with chipotle mayo, Mexican slaw or Curtido and avocado if you like, or over a bed of dressed greens and/ and grains with fresh veggies!


Notes

VEGAN: Instead of the egg, replace with 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds and wait to add bread crumbs. Let stand 10 mins so flax seed is fully hydrated. If the mixture seems overly moist when forming a patty, add bread crumbs as needed- you may not need the full ½ cup.

Gluten Free: Instead of the bread crumbs- feel free to sub-cooked brown rice, gf oats, or cooked quinoa or do the flax version.

If you have time- an easy way to “dry out” the rinsed black beans is to spread them out on a sheet tray and either let them air dry or stick them in a warm oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one ex-large burger patty with egg and breadcrumbs
  • Calories: 291
  • Sugar: 1.1 g
  • Sodium: 627.9 mg
  • Fat: 9.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.5 g
  • Fiber: 15.4 g
  • Protein: 14.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 35.3 mg

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  1. The Black Bean Burgers are delicious, a recipe I will use regularly for my family and grandchildren. The recipe made about 7/8 fair sized patties. A tasty recipe to share!

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