Black Bean Burgers

4.2

4.2 out of 5 stars (based on 37 reviews)

15 min prep

4 servings

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10 ingredients

Black beans make the best veggie burgers. They are a delicious, nutritious, low-fat alternative to regular ground beef burgers. Their rich taste and meaty texture makes them a favorite among vegetarians and carnivores alike. ...

1 (15 ounces) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
½ small red onion, chopped
2 large eggs
1 small jalapeño, deseeded and chopped
¼ cup frozen corn, thawed
¼ cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional, see Chef Tips)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

232 cals

Fat

10 g

Saturated Fat

2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

6 g

Carbohydrates

26 g

Sugar

2 g

Fiber

8 g

Protein

11 g

Sodium

233 mg

Directions

Combine the black beans, red onion, and eggs in a food processor. Blend until you have a chunky hummus-like texture, leaving some large or whole black bean pieces.
Transfer the black bean mixture to a bowl and combine with the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Form into 4 patties.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop the patties into the pan. (Do this in batches if you need, so as not to crowd the pan.) Cook for 5 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Serve immediately on a whole-wheat bun with smashed avocado, tomato and lettuce.

Chef Tips

If you’re not a fan of cilantro, try to use a mix of 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of chopped mint.

These burgers will keep up to 3 days in the fridge, so they can be made ahead of time. After cooking, cool them on a wire rack, then refrigerate or freeze them. To defrost them, transfer them to the refrigerator for 3-4 hours, or run cold water over them until they are soft. When you are ready to eat the burgers, reheat in a lightly oiled skillet.

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Black Bean Burgers