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Our homemade Black Bean Burger recipe is the best you'll ever make, and uses ingredients already in your pantry! They come together in just 30 minutes and are high in protein and fiber, and just the tastiest easy veggie burgers recipe.
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We've been making these Black Bean Burgers for 10+ years and I will never use another recipe! Veggie burgers can often be flavorless and fall apart easily, but these ones are far superiour! These easy black bean burgers are hearty, and so satisfying that my husband (a die-hard meat guy) even requests them regularly. The chipotle mayo is non-negotiable in my house, and everyone chooses their own toppings.
Do yourself a favor and make them with my homemade hamburger buns, for the best black bean burger ever!
Pro-Tip: Make sure to squeeze all of the liquid out of the minced veggies, so the burger patties hold together well.
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How to make Black Bean Burgers:
Make Patty Mixture: With a food processor, mince the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Press out as much liquid as possible with a fine mesh strainer. (I like to place some paper towels over the mixture and press firmly down, to remove as much liquid from the veggies as possible, so the burger patties hold together). Drain and rinse black beans then pat with paper towel then mash well with fork. Combine the veggie mixture, mashed black beans, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
Cook Patties: Divide mixture into 4-5 portions and shape into patties. Oil the grill then gently place black bean burger patty on top and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Look at recipe card below for oven and stovetop cooking instructions.
Serve: Enjoy on a hamburger bun or in a lettuce wrap with chipotle mayo and all your favorite toppings! I love lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, onion, sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, and pickles. I often serve black bean burgers with homemade french fries, baked potato salad, vinegar coleslaw, or potato wedges!
Homemade Black Bean Burger Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Black Bean Burger:
- 15 ounce can black beans, , drained and rinsed
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic, , peeled
- 1 large egg, *, beaten
- 2/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, , to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- desired burger toppings: lettuce, tomato, etc.
Chipotle Mayo Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce, (from can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Black Beans: Place rinsed and drained black beans in a bowl. If needed, blot them with a paper towel to remove extra moisture. Place in a large bowl and mash well with a fork.15 ounce can black beans
- Veggies: Use a food processor to mine the bell pepper, onion and garlic. Transfer veggies to a fine mesh strainer and use the back of a spoon to press out excess moisture. (If it's too wet, the burger wont hold together as well.)½ green bell pepper, ½ small onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Combine: Add the strained vegetable mixture to the bowl with the black beans. Add the chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add beaten egg and mix. Stir in bread crumbs.1 large egg, 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- Form Patties: scoop mixture into 4 even sized patties, forming them and pressing flat with your hands.
Cook on Grill, Stove or Oven:
- To Grill: Cook on well oiled grill over medium heat, for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Stovetop: Cook over medium heat in a greased grill pan or skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Oven: Bake at 375 degrees F on a lightly oiled baking sheet, for 8-10 minutes on each side.
- Assemble: Serve burgers on a bun or lettuce wrap and top with a spoonful of chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, or any desired toppings!4 hamburger buns, desired burger toppings: lettuce, tomato, etc.
- Chipotle Mayo Sauce: Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 cup mayonnaise, 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce, 2 teaspoons lime juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I first shared this recipe March 2016. Updated June 2019, June 2022, June 2024 and June 2026.
Good basics. I cooked the onions/
Garlic then puréed them. Still a bit dry. I added a little ketchup olive oil and Adobo canned chilies for heat. And some cowboy salsa. I tripled the recipe. Served with Dr. Ornish basil tofu mayonnaise. Fantastic!!!
Will it work with two egg whites (one extra egg white to sub for the yolk)?
Delish!!!! I have made a number of black bean burgers but everyone in my fam agreed that these were the best ever! Wow, thank you.
Note for others looking to simplify/cut corners: I used a hand operated mini chop (the kind where the blade spins when you pull the cord) to dice red pepper and onion and didn’t blot or strain. Burgers came together perfectly/no issues. If it was a little too wet, I was prepared to simply add a little more bread crumbs. Topped with avocado (and pepper Jack cheese for those that wanted)….yummmm!
This black bean Burger was beyond awesome! I almost gave up at first because I wasn’t wild about the texture, but I discovered that making them ahead of time then putting in the fridge helped achieve better texture! And the chipotle mayo put them over the top! Thankyou for a great recipe.
I haven’t made them yet but they sound so good. My question is can I use fresh whole wheat bread crumbs that I will make in the food processor? Thanks.
That will work great! Enjoy the burgers!
So flavorful and easy to make. We didn’t miss the meat!
Great recipe. Simple and easy. Of course, stove fire roasted the peppers, carrots, jalapeño, and onion to help meld the flavors together better. It was awesome. First time making bean burgers and turned out delicious! Mexican cuisine fire roasts veggies oftentimes.
Hi, so the burgers were really good. I actually almost cried when I ate the first one, hahaha! As someone who has struggled with mental illness for most of their life, and who subsequently has trouble eating certain foods or even having enough appetite to enjoy meals in the first place, it was emotional being able to eat a Hamburger (I haven’t had one in years) and actually enjoy it. So, thank you!
This comment absolutely made our day!! We can’t tell you just how happy it makes us to hear you were able to enjoy a burger!!
I love this recipe!! : ) I didn’t have whole wheat breadcrumbs, so I used oats. I used less chili powder & cumin & added a little smoked paprika. They turned out great. Thank you.
I love this recipe. It reminds me of a black bean burger I loved in a restaurant in Maryland. I have tried several recipes but this is the only one I will make. We make these several times a month. They are easy to make and I always have cans of black beans in the pantry. the only change I make is I leave about a quarter of the beans whole when I make the recipe.