Black Bean Veggie Burger
These hearty black bean burgers are savory, satisfying, and hold together beautifully, no crumbling. They are a budget-friendly, plant-based alternative that even meat-eaters enjoy. Pile one on a bun with your favorite toppings.
- ⏱ 30 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans
- 80 g breadcrumbs
- to taste onion and garlic
- 1 egg or flax egg
- 1 tsp each cumin and paprika
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the beans, then spread on a tray and dry in a 180C (350F) oven for 10 minutes.
- Mash most of the beans, leaving some whole for texture.
- Mix with sauteed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices.
- Form into patties and chill 20 minutes.
- Cook in a hot oiled pan for 4 minutes per side until crisp and heated through.
- Toast the buns.
- Serve with lettuce, tomato, and your favorite sauces.
💡 Chef's tip
Chill the formed patties for twenty minutes before cooking so they firm up and keep their shape.
Drying the mashed beans in the oven for a few minutes before mixing removes moisture that would otherwise make the patties fall apart on the grill or pan.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 14 g
- Carbs: 52 g
- Fat: 7 g
