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Black Bean Burgers Recipe

Undeniably satisfying, these black bean burgers deliver bold, smoky flavor with a perfectly charred exterior and a tender, hearty interior. Serve them with your favorite burger toppings or elevate them further with chipotle mayo or fresh guacamole.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Black Bean Burgers Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • cup grated yellow onion about ½ medium
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
  • 1 large egg**
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Cooking spray if grilling
  • 3 cups cooked black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo diced
  • Hamburger buns for serving
  • Desired fixings for serving
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Combine the black beans, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tamari, balsamic vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until it holds together but retains some texture. Add the egg and gently fold with a spatula until evenly incorporated, then fold in the panko crumbs. Shape the mixture into six patties with your hands; if the mixture feels too wet, chill it for 20 minutes or mash the beans more thoroughly. Warm a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, brush lightly with olive oil, and cook the patties for about 5 minutes per side until each is well-charred and heated through, adjusting the heat if needed. Alternatively, preheat a grill to 400°F, brush the patties with olive oil, spray the grates, and grill for about 8 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second side. Serve on buns with your chosen fixings.

Notes

Grate the onion using the large holes of a box grater; add the grated pulp but leave any excess liquid behind.
For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg (combine 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoons warm water and let thicken for 5 minutes). Vegan patties may require slightly longer cooking to firm up.
For a gluten-free alternative, consider using a quinoa burger recipe instead.