Black Bean Burger Recipe

Black Bean Burger Recipe

These homemade black bean burgers are easy to make with a food processor and can be pan-fried or grilled. The patties hold their shape when cooked and won't dry out or crumble apart.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword black bean burger, veggie burger

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 28

Servings

Calories 391kcal

Ingredients

Black Bean Patties

2 (14-ounce) cans black beans , drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 eggs
¾ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves , pressed or finely minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
small pinch of cayenne
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
1 tablespoon butter , divided

For Serving

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sriracha
4 hamburger buns
lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced red onion

Instructions

Pulse the bean mixture and form the patties. Add one can of drained and rinsed black beans to a food processor along with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 eggs, ¾ cup plain dry breadcrumbs, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 1¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 11 teaspoon dried oregano, and a small pinch of cayenne. Pulse until a coarse, chunky puree forms. Add the other can of beans to the processor with ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro and pulse 4-5 times until mixed, but the beans stay chunky. Form the mixture into four 4-inch wide patties on four pieces of parchment paper squares, pressing firmly so they hold together.
Stovetop method: Pan-fry the patties until crisp and browned. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil with ½ tablespoon butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium. Add the patties and cook for about 2 ½ minutes per side, covered with a lid, until the outsides are well crisped and lightly browned for a total of about 8 minutes. If the patties are browning quickly, turn the heat to low during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Flip the patties carefully so they stay formed.
Outdoor grill method: Grill the patties over medium heat. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat, targeting 350°F to 375°F. Brush the cooking grates very clean and oil them well — this is especially important with bean burgers as they are more prone to sticking than meat. Lightly brush the outside of each patty with vegetable oil. Place the patties on the grill, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully with a wide spatula. Toast the buns directly on the grill during the last minute of cooking.
Make the sriracha mayo. In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons sriracha until smooth.
Build the burgers and serve. Spread the sriracha mayo generously on both sides of each toasted bun. Add a burger patty and top with lettuce, tomato, and sliced onion. Serve immediately.

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