Black Bean Burgers

★★★★★ 4.9 (81 reviews)
⏱️ 35 min total
🍳 Prep: 20 min
🔥 Cook: 15 min
👥 6 servings

Enjoy a delicious and satisfying plant-based meal with these flavorful Black Bean Burgers. Packed with protein-rich black beans, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, these burgers offer a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional meat patties. The mixture is easily shaped into patties and grilled or pan-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, moist interior. Serve these Black Bean Burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

  • 30 oz Black pepper
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Red onion
  • 3 Garlic clove
  • Cilantro
  • Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the beans

Drain and rinse 30 oz of canned black beans in a colander.

Step 2

Prepare the vegetables

Finely chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion, 3 garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro.

Step 3

Mash the beans

In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole beans for texture.

Step 4

Add the vegetables and seasonings

Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Form the patties

Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 6

Cook the burgers

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until crispy and heated through.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy

Serve the Black Bean Burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or vegan cheese. Enjoy your delicious and wholesome plant-based meal!

Nutrition Facts

1200 Calories
72g Protein
192g Carbs
24g Fat

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