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black bean burger served on a bun with guacamole, cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce and red onion
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Black Bean Burger Recipe

from kristineskitchenblog.com
The best Black Bean Burger Recipe! These black bean burgers are easy to make and so flavorful! Cook them on the grill, on the stove or in the oven.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs can use gluten free
  • cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions white and light green parts only, chopped small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • hamburger buns and toppings as desired for serving
  • olive oil for cooking not needed if baking in the oven

Instructions

  • Pat the black beans dry and place them in a large bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the black beans until they are mostly mashed but there are still some larger pieces of beans left in the mixture. Add the panko breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, green onions and garlic to the bowl with the beans.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg, ketchup, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper. Use a whisk to mix until well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the black beans, using a small spatula to scrape all of the egg and spices into the bean mixture. Stir with a fork until everything is well combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and then shape each portion into a burger that is about ½-inch thick.
  • To cook on the stove: Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a cast iron skillet, nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the black bean burgers in the hot pan for 4-7 minutes per side, or until the burgers are browned on the outside and reach at least 160° F in the center.
  • To cook in the oven: Preheat oven to 375° F. Place burgers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes, flipping burgers over halfway through the cook time. Burgers are done when the center registers at least 160° F on an instant read thermometer.
  • To cook on an outdoor grill: Make sure the grill grates are clean and preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Oil the grill grates well and cook burgers for 4-7 minutes per side, until burgers reach at least 160° F in the center. You may wish to use a grill topper or grill basket to ensure that the burgers hold their shape, as they can be more delicate than meat burgers.
  • Serve black bean burgers on burger buns with toppings, as desired.

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Notes

  • You can double this recipe to make 8 burgers.
  • To make gluten-free veggie burgers, use gluten-free panko bread crumbs and serve burgers wrapped in lettuce or on gluten-free burger buns.
  • To make vegan black bean burgers, replace the egg with a flax egg. To make a flax egg, stir together 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal and 2 1/2 tablespoons of water. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes before using in the recipe. Serve the burgers with vegan toppings.
  • To Freeze: Stack the uncooked burgers with a square of parchment paper between them and freeze in a zip-top bag or other airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Burgers can be cooked from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cook time. Cook burgers to at least 160° F.
  • Leftover cooked black bean burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months, wrapped airtight. Thaw if frozen and reheat in the microwave or a 350° F oven until hot.
  • Nutrition information is for black bean burger patties only, as buns and toppings will vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger pattie | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 864IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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