Best Black Bean Burger

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5

3 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Black Bean Burger

This easy black bean burger is packed with protein and bold flavors. The burger has a crispy exterior with a savory, tender interior. Serve on a bun or in a lettuce wrap with your favorite toppings.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for cooking burgers, or avocado oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped, medium
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 (15 oz) black beans drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 egg large
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (can use gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce diced plus 1 tablespoon of sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 6 hamburger buns toasted
  • cheese toppings, sliced red onion
  • lettuce
  • tomato
  • red onion
  • avocado
  • pickles

Instructions

  1. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate and let cool to room temperature. Use a paper towel to blot excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, add black beans and mash until mostly broken up with a few whole beans remaining.
  3. Stir in the onion, pepper, and garlic. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, chipotle chili, chipotle sauce, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
  4. Divide the bean mixture into 6 even portions and shape into 3/4-inch thick burger patties. Make sure the burger patties are as compact as possible; this will help prevent them from falling apart.
  5. Preheat the cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a 1 to 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and cook the patties for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until brown on both sides and the middles are set. If the patties start browning too fast on the outside, turn down the heat a little. Don’t overcrowd the pan, you will have to cook them in batches. I do 3 at a time.
  6. Remove from heat. Place the black bean burgers on buns and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately.
  7. Oven: Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  8. Air Fryer: Air fry at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until crispy and cooked through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 717mg (30%) Potassium 183mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 856IU (17%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 717mg 30%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 856IU 17%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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