Description
These black bean burgers are moist, flavorful, and packed with spices and veggies. They are baked or grilled, offering a delicious vegetarian option that feels hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 3/4 cup (100g) finely chopped bell pepper (about 1/2 of a pepper)
- 1 cup (130g) finely chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 of a large onion)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (use vegan/vegetarian version if applicable)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup, mayonnaise, or BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (60g) bread crumbs or oat flour
- 1/2 cup (70g) feta cheese (omit for vegan option)
- 2 large eggs (use flax eggs or other vegan substitutes if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread the drained and rinsed black beans evenly on a lined baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes until they are slightly dried out.
- While the beans bake, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the peppers and onions become soft.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large bowl or food processor. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bread crumbs (or oat flour), feta cheese, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup (or mayo/BBQ sauce), salt, and pepper. Stir or pulse briefly to combine.
- Add the baked black beans to the mixture. Mash them with a fork or pulse gently to combine, leaving some larger chunks.
- Shape the mixture into patties, each about 1/2 cup (130g) and roughly 3/4 inch thick. This should yield approximately 6 to 7 burgers.
- To bake, place the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F (191°C) for 10 minutes on each side, about 20 minutes total. To grill, place the patties on greased aluminum foil and grill each side for about 8 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Serve the burgers with your favorite toppings and buns. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Adjust grilling time based on your grill.
- Use vegan substitutes for eggs and cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg