Made with juicy black beans and flavorful spices, this Black Bean Burger recipe is my go-to recipe for easy dinners and cookouts. You only need 8 simple ingredients and 30 minutes to make these patties. Great for prepping in advance, with options to cook them on the stove, oven, or grill.
215-oz cansblack beansdrained and rinsed, 425 g cans
1green bell pepperseeds and stem removed
½mediumwhite onioncut into chunks
2clovesgarlic
1tspeach smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder
¼tspeach salt and pepper
1cuppanko breadcrumbs60 g
1largeegg
Instructions
Dry Beans: Drain and rinse 2 15-oz cans black beans well, then spread them onto a few layers of paper towels to let them dry.
Flavor Base: Add 1 green bell pepper, ½ medium white onion, and 2 cloves garlic to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a mesh sieve and use a spatula or spoon to press out as much moisture as possible.
Make Dough: Transfer dried beans, pepper mixture, 1 tsp each smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper back to the food processor. Pulse just until combined - there should still be some bigger pieces of beans.
Stir: Transfer to a large bowl and stir in 1 cup panko breadcrumbs and 1 large egg.At this point, you can move forward or refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours. The burgers are easier to shape if the dough has been refrigerated for at least 30 minutes.
Shape: Scoop ½ cup sized portions of the burger dough, then use your hands to form them into patties.
To cook on the stove: Place patties on a greased saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook each side for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.To cook on the grill: Set patties on a greased piece of aluminum foil over medium/high heat. Cook each side for about 7 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.To cook in the oven: Arrange patties on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once during cooking.
Serve on a burger bun with your favorite burger toppings, like cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion!
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Notes
To freeze homemade black bean burgers, either cooked or uncooked, layer the burgers with parchment paper in between to prevent sticking, and store them in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Label with the date; they'll keep for up to 3 months.
To thaw frozen black bean burgers, transfer them from the freezer to the refrigerator and let them thaw overnight. This slow thawing process ensures the burgers maintain their texture and doneness. If you're in a hurry, you can also thaw them in the microwave using the defrost setting, but be cautious as this method can cause uneven thawing. Once thawed, cook or reheat the burgers as you normally would