Description
This Best Black Bean Burger recipe offers a flavorful and hearty vegetarian alternative to traditional beef burgers. Made with mashed black beans, chipotle peppers, and a mix of spices, these patties are crispy on the outside and tender inside, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- â…“ cup grated yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo, diced
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Cooking spray, if grilling
- Hamburger buns, for serving
- Desired fixings, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the black beans, grated yellow onion, minced garlic, diced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tamari, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Use a potato masher to mash the mixture until it holds together but still has some visible bean chunks for texture.
- Add Binder and Panko: Stir in the large egg and panko bread crumbs gently to combine everything evenly, forming a batter-like consistency that will hold as patties.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 6 evenly sized patties. If the mixture feels too wet or sticky, chill the patties in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up before cooking.
- Cook Patties (Skillet Method): Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with extra-virgin olive oil. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes per side until a golden crust forms and heated through.
- Cook Patties (Grilling Option): Alternatively, preheat grill and spray the grates with cooking spray. Grill the patties for 8 minutes on the first side, then flip and grill for an additional 4 minutes on the second side, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Serve: Place the cooked patties on hamburger buns and add your favorite fixings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or condiments. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Using canned chipotle peppers in adobo adds a smoky, spicy flavor; adjust the amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold shape and prevents falling apart.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or vegan binder.
- Panko breadcrumbs help add crispiness; you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- These patties can be cooked on the stovetop or grilled depending on your preference.
