Black Bean Burgers
Hearty and delicious black bean burgers that bring the flavor of summer barbecues indoors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and the egg until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties, aiming for a thickness similar to standard burgers.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until crisp and heated through.
- Serve the patties on buns with your choice of toppings like lettuce, tomato, or avocado.
Notes
Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in a skillet or enjoy cold in a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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