Black Bean Burgers

Course: Main Course

Keyword: Black beans, Burgers, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Suggested Wait Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings: Burgers

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Lena B.

Cost: $13

Get Recipe Ingredients

Drain and rinse a can of black beans. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a food processor, add the black beans, onions, garlic cloves, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Pulse until the mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add flour, egg, and your desired spices (such as cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper).
Mix everything together until well combined. Let the mixture rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will help the flavors meld together and the mixture firm up.
Shape the mixture into patties of your desired size and thickness.
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add a little oil to prevent sticking.
Cook the black bean burgers for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely browned and heated through.
Serve the black bean burgers on buns with your favorite toppings and sauces.

You can chop the onions, garlic, peppers, and mushroom by hand and sauté them slightly instead of using a food processor. Cooking the vegetables softens them a bit before being added to the burger mixture so the larger chunks aren’t left uncooked.
Unless you want some extra crunch, I’d suggest cooking at least the peppers and onions before adding them to the mixture if you aren’t using a food processor.
Black bean burgers can also be baked or grilled instead of cooked on the stovetop.