Black Bean Burgers

Name: Black Bean Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked black beans drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup grated yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves minced; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo diced; 2 tbsp adobo sauce; 1 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 large egg; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; Extra-virgin olive oil; Burger buns and toppings

Smoky, savory black bean burgers with chipotle, cumin, and tamari — patties sturdy enough for a real bun and an unreasonable amount of toppings.

DifficultyEasyTotal time35 minServes6

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook15 min

Total35 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Large bowl
Potato masher or fork
Skillet or grill
Spatula

Method

Combine the base

Combine beans, grated onion, garlic, chipotle, adobo sauce, tamari, balsamic, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Mash

Mash until the mixture begins holding together but still contains visible pieces of black bean.

Add the egg

Fold in the egg.

Add the panko

Add the panko and mix until combined.

Shape the patties

Shape into six patties.

Oil lightly

Brush lightly with olive oil.

Cook

Cook in a skillet or on a grill until browned and crisp outside and hot through the center.

Serve

Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

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Tips

NoteDon't mash the beans completely smooth. Texture is what keeps these from feeling like bean paste in a bun.

NoteGrated onion is useful here too — it disappears into the patty much better than diced onion.

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Nutrition

AllergensEggs, Soy, Gluten

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Storage

Refrigerator / FreezerCooked patties keep up to 4 days refrigerated; raw patties freeze well between parchment and cook from frozen.

Frequently asked

Can I make them vegan?+

Yes — replace the egg with a flax egg; the panko still holds the patties together well.

Can I bake them instead?+

Yes — bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and heated through.

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Combine the base

Mash

Add the egg

Add the panko

Shape the patties

Oil lightly

Cook

Serve

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