American 20 min

Black Bean Burgers

Name: Black Bean Burgers
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; ½ cup red onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon chili powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 burger buns; Toppings: lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo

vegetarianhealthy

Ingredientsfor 2

390

Cal

18g

Protein

58g

Carbs

10g

Fat

12 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
2½ cup breadcrumbs
31 large egg
4½ cup red onion, finely diced
53 cloves garlic, minced
61 teaspoon cumin
71 teaspoon smoked paprika
8½ teaspoon chili powder
9Salt and black pepper to taste
102 tablespoons olive oil
114 burger buns
12Toppings: lettuce, tomato, avocado, chipotle mayo

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Instructions

1
Spread drained black beans on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes to dry them out slightly — this is crucial for preventing mushy burgers. Let cool slightly.
2
Mash the beans in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until about 75% mashed — you want some whole beans remaining for texture. Mix in breadcrumbs, egg, red onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper until a cohesive mixture forms. If it feels too wet, add more breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon at a time.
3
Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into ¾-inch thick patties. Refrigerate 15–30 minutes to firm up — this helps them hold together during cooking.
4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until a dark crust forms and they feel firm when pressed. Be gentle when flipping. Alternatively, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping once. Serve on toasted buns with your choice of toppings.