The BEST Black Bean Burger recipe is fast and easy and made with fresh ingredients. They’re so flavorful that you won’t miss the meat one bit.
I love to serve this homemade black bean burger with chipotle sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion or pickled red onion, and dill pickles for crunch.
How to Make Black Bean Burgers:
Mash Black Beans. Drain and rinse the black beans and blot them with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. Place the black beans in a large bowl and mash well with a fork.
Puree Veggies: Place the bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a food processor and process until finely minced.
Strain: Transfer mixture to a fine mesh strainer and press out as much excess liquid as possible.
Combine Ingredients: Add the vegetable mixture to the bowl with the black beans. Add the chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add beaten egg and mix. Stir in bread crumbs.
Form Patties: Scoop the mixture into 4 or 5 portions and press into patties.
Cook on Grill, Stove or Oven: Grill the burgers on a well oiled grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Bake them at 375 degrees F on a lightly oiled baking sheet, for 10 minutes on each side. Or, cook over medium heat in a greased grill pan or skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Serve: Place on a hamburger bun (or in a large lettuce leaf, for a lettuce wrap burger) and serve with your favorite toppings. My favorite toppings include chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, onion, sautéed mushrooms, pickles, or jalapeños.
Why I love them:
- Protein packed and Healthy – Black bean burgers are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals and are much lower in fat and cholesterol than a traditional ground beef burger. Plus, they still have about 12 grams of protein in each burger.
- Easy – They only take a few minutes to make, for an easy dinner in about 30 minutes!
- Affordable – This meal is made with affordable pantry ingredients, and since there is no meat, it keeps the cost low. But you aren’t sacrificing anything with taste.
- Black Beans: drained and rinsed. Could substitute pinto or navy beans.
- Bell Pepper: any color.
- Onion
- Egg
- Bread Crumbs: I use whole wheat, but Panko or regular would also work.
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
Black Bean Burgers
FAQ
What goes good on a bean burger?
How do you cook a bean burger?
As with regular burgers, you’ve got a choice of cooking method-stovetop or grill-and the flavoring and topping possibilities for these bean burgers are endless. Drain 1 can of beans, reserving the liquid, and mash the beans in a medium bowl. Drain the second can, add to the bowl with the breadcrumbs, eggs, pepper, and garlic powder.
How to make a healthy burger?
There are different ways to make a healthy burger. Traditional bread can be replaced by wholemeal bread or skillet bread rich in fiber or other similar preparations. The sauce used can be a homemade avocado sauce or beet hummus for example. Meat can be prepared at home with ground beef and natural seasonings or you can use shredded chicken breast or canned tuna. Lettuce, tomato and onion are also welcome and a healthy burger.
Can you make burgers with beans?
As long as you mash the beans enough, the burgers will hold together pretty well. With a food processor: A food processor makes quick work of these burgers. Compared to when made by hand, the texture of the burgers is more consistent, which helps prevent them from crumbling apart when cooking or eating them. We use both methods in our kitchen.
What beans go well with burgers?
Top the burgers as desired. – Not every type of bean works for these. When you are using a mix of mashed and whole, the smaller ones, like black beans, white beans, pinto beans, and black-eyed peas, hold together better than bigger legumes like cannellini beans and chickpeas.