5 from 3 votes
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- In a large bowl, add black beans and mash until mostly broken up with a few whole beans remaining.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from heat. Place the black bean burgers on buns and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately.
- Oven: Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Air Fryer: Air fry at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until crispy and cooked through.
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Nutrition Information
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: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% 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.