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A delicious black bean veggie burger served with fresh toppings.

Proven way to grow a 5-star Veggie Burger (Black Bean)

This recipe offers a foolproof method for creating delicious and hearty black bean veggie burgers that are sure to impress. With a focus on flavor and texture, these burgers are a fantastic meatless option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 15 ounce canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • skillet or grill pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mash the rinsed and drained black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  2. Add the bread crumbs, egg, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans.
  3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
  2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
  3. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve the veggie burgers on buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of smoked paprika or a few drops of liquid smoke to the patty mixture. These burgers are also great made ahead and reheated!