Description
These black bean burgers are moist, flavorful, and packed with spices and veggies. They are baked to perfection but can also be grilled, offering a delicious vegetarian option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 3/4 cup (100g) finely chopped bell pepper (about 1/2 of a pepper)
- 1 cup (130g) finely chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 of a large onion)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (use vegan/vegetarian version if applicable)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup, mayonnaise, or BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (60g) bread crumbs or oat flour
- 1/2 cup (70g) feta cheese (omit for vegan option)
- 2 large eggs (use flax eggs or other vegan substitutes if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread the drained and rinsed black beans evenly on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the beans bake, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a bowl or food processor. Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bread crumbs, feta cheese, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Stir or pulse to combine.
- Add the baked black beans to the mixture. Mash with a fork or pulse gently, leaving some larger chunks.
- Shape the mixture into patties, about 1/2 cup (130g) each and 3/4 inch thick.
- To bake, place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F (191°C) for 10 minutes on each side, about 20 minutes total.
- To grill, place patties on greased aluminum foil and grill each side for about 8 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Serve the burgers with your favorite toppings and buns.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg