Black Bean Burger

Impossible burgers are the rage right now, but how about a flavorful burger that’s good for you and you can make it at home? This Black Bean Burger recipe is so yummy that you may be be looking for excuses to make it again and again. The subtle flavors along with healthy ingredients just adds to the charm. Black Beans have an amazing flavor, not to mention that they are hearty and substantial. Make it a meal or a snack and you have a winner!

Ingredients: (makes approx 6 large patties)

For the Patty:
Black Beans – 1, 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
Onions – 1/2 cup, chopped
Garlic – 2-3 cloves, chopped
Mushrooms – 1/2 cup, chopped
Bell Pepper/ Capsicum – 1/2 cup, chopped
Taco Seasoning – 1 tbsp or to taste
Shredded Carrots – 1/2 cup
Whole Wheat or Whole Grain Bread – 1 slice
Cooked Brown Rice – 1 cup
Frozen Corn – 1/2 cup
Salt – to taste
Pickled Jalapenos – to taste (optional)
Soy Granules – 1/2 cup
Instant Oats – 1 cup
Cilantro – 5 springs, finely chopped
Eggs – 2, lightly beaten
Panko Bread crumbs for coating

For the Burger:
Toasted Buns
Sour Cream
Salsa

Method:

1. In a pan, heat up 1 tbsp of Olive Oil.
2. Once hot, add in the Onions and Garlic and allow them to caramelize a little.
3. Next add in the Mushrooms and let the moisture evaporate.
4. Add in the Bell Pepper and cook for a little bit (1-2 min)
5. Add in Taco Seasoning and allow it to coat the vegetables and turn off the stove.
6. Once the stove has been turned off, add in the finely shredded Carrots and mix well.
7. Set the pan aside and allow it to cool down.
8. In a Food Processor, break up a slice of bread into big chunks.
9. Pulse the Food processor about 3-4 times till the bread crumbles.
10. In the Food Processor, add Cooked Brown Rice, Corn, Cooked Vegetables, Salt, Pickled Jalapenos,
11. Pulse about 6-7 times.
12. Add in 3/4 of the can of Black Beans.
13. Pulse for another 3-4 times till everything is mixed well.
14. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
15. Add in the Soy Granules, Instant Oats, Cilantro & the balance of the Balck Beans.
16. Mix gently but well.
17. Good time to do taste test before adding in Eggs.
18. Add in the eggs and mix well gently.
19. Put the mixture in the fridge and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
20. In a bowl, pour out some bread crumbs for coating the burgers.
21. Get a skillet heating up on medium heat with a tsp of Oil.
22. Divide up the mixture into equal portions (according to the number needed and the size required)
23. Take a portion and start rolling and making a patty.
24. Dip into the Panko Bread Crumbs and coat them well.
25. Once the skillet is hot, place gently, press the patty down if it is too thick and move it around so it gets coated in the Oil.
26. Allow it to cook on the bottom side.
27. Drizzle a little Oil on the top and spread it and flip very gently.
28. Allow it to cook on the flip side as well.
29. Once done, place on a toasted Bun.
30. Garnish with Sour Cream and Salsa and serve.

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0 thoughts on “Black Bean Burger

    1. Hi Cyndi,

      You can take put the frozen burger directly on a lightly oiled skillet on low heat. It should heat all the way through.

  1. I was really excited to make this! But when I was done they kept falling apart and were nice and toasty on the outside but mushy on the inside. Any ideas how i can fix it? The only thing I excluded was the Soy Granules. I tried to bake them but nothing changed much.
    -Thanks!

    1. Hi Sonny,

      It may have something to do with how you processed the ingredients. If you over process it, it will become mushy. The egg in the recipe is used as a binding agent. Did you let the patties rest in the fridge for 30 mins before proceeding?

  2. Hi gals,
    I made these burgers today and they are OMG! Awesome!!
    I didn’t find any black beans in the stores,so I used chickpeas instead.Also I added some wheat germ,1 grated pickled beetroot to the veggie mixture. It was very nice and didn’t fall apart which I was bit worried.The rest of the patties are in the freezer,can’t wait to finish it.

    Thanks for a very good recipe.

  3. Hi Ladies! Hello from Portugal!

    I made these burgers today for dinner and they are amazing! We absolutely loved them! I’ve tried a bunch of other black beans burger recipes and they all had one major flaw, they were just too dry, and also they would break easily while frying. And yours aren’t dry at all and are so easy to fry. They are full of flavor and so worth the extra effort! Thank you so much!

    1. Hi Divyana,

      We have not personally tried EnerG-egg replacer but some people say it works great. Don’t think you would have to use baking soda/powder.

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