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A delicious black bean veggie burger served with fresh toppings.

Proven way to grow a 5-star Veggie Burger (Black Bean)

This recipe guides you through making delicious five-star black bean veggie burgers from scratch. It focuses on achieving the perfect texture and flavor for a satisfying meatless meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (15-ounce) Black beans, canned rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/4 cup Red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Fork
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mash the rinsed and drained black beans with a fork until mostly smooth but still retaining some texture.
  2. Add breadcrumbs, egg, diced red onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans and mix until well combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a burger patty, about 1-inch thick.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Carefully place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve the black bean burgers on your favorite buns with desired toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the burger mixture, as this can lead to a dense patty. You can also bake the burgers at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, for a healthier option.