Best Black Bean Burger Recipe
This homemade black bean burger is smoky, hearty, and packed with bold chipotle flavor. Ready in 30 minutes in one bowl - no food processor needed. Cook in a skillet, on the grill, or in the air fryer. Includes vegan and gluten-free options!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 3 cups cooked black beans 2 cans, 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup yellow onion grated or finely chopped (about ½ medium onion)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the same can
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Cooking and Serving
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for skillet or brushing
- Cooking spray for air fryer or grill
- 6 burger buns toasted
- Desired toppings: sliced avocado lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, chipotle mayo, pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Add drained black beans, grated onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, tamari, balsamic vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly combined but still slightly chunky.
- Fold in the egg until incorporated, then fold in the panko breadcrumbs. The mixture should hold together when pressed.
- If the mixture feels too wet to handle, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾-inch thick.
- Skillet: Heat olive oil in a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned and crisp. Flip only once.
- Grill: Preheat grill to 400°F. Brush patties with olive oil and spray grates. Grill 8 minutes on first side, 4 minutes on second side.
- Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Spray basket and place patties in a single layer. Air fry 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. From frozen: 14-16 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Vegan: Replace the egg with a flax egg - stir 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2½ tablespoons warm water and rest 5 minutes until gelled.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko (or oats flour) and tamari instead of soy sauce.
Too wet? Refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes before shaping. Or mash the beans more - the mashed beans are what hold the patty together.
Char = flavor: Don't rush the cook. A deep crust on each side keeps the patty firm and adds the most flavor.
Make ahead: Shaped uncooked patties keep refrigerated up to 24 hours or frozen up to 2 months. Cooked patties keep refrigerated up to 4 days.
Leftover chipotle: Transfer remaining peppers and sauce to a small jar and refrigerate - keeps for weeks and is great in dressings, hummus, or mayo.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Best Black Bean Burger Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
217
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
1505
mg
65
%
Potassium
372
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
62
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
61
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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