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The BEST Black Bean Burgers

The BEST Black Bean Burgers

Devashish
These homemade black bean burgers are a game-changing addition to your recipe collection, offering the perfect blend of taste and nutrition. Packed with 12g of protein and ready in just 25 minutes, they're ideal for busy weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Large Bowl
  • Grill pan or skillet

Ingredients
  

Black Bean Burger

  • 15 ounce 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

Chipotle Mayo Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce from can of chipotle peppers
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Scoop mixture into 4 even sized patties, forming them and pressing flat with your hands.
  • For grilling: Cook on well oiled grill over medium heat, for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • For stovetop: Cook over medium heat in a greased grill pan or skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • For oven: Bake at 375 degrees F on a lightly oiled baking sheet, for 8-10 minutes on each side.
  • For chipotle mayo sauce: Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 1603mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 622IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 5mg
Keyword homemade meatless burgers, plant-based burgers, protein-rich burgers, spiced black beans, vegetarian patties
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