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Easy Black Bean Burger Recipe

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This easy black bean burger recipe offers a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meat burgers. Made with cooked black beans, flavorful spices, and crispy Panko breadcrumbs, these patties are pan-fried to achieve a perfectly charred exterior and tender interior. Ready in just 22 minutes, this recipe serves six and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering.

Ingredients

Black Bean Patties

  • 3 cups black beans (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
  • ⅓ cup onion (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 egg (for binding; see note for vegan option)
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)

For Cooking

  • Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked black beans, grated onion, minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Roughly mash the ingredients using a potato masher or fork until you reach your preferred texture, then fold in the egg and Panko breadcrumbs gently with a spatula to form a cohesive mixture.
  2. Shape the patties: Divide the mixture into six even portions and shape each into flat burger-shaped discs using your hands. If the mixture feels too wet and won’t hold together, refrigerate it for a short period to help it firm up.
  3. Cook the patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brush the surface of the patties with olive oil. Cook the burgers in the skillet, turning occasionally, until both sides are nicely charred and the burgers are heated through, approximately 12 minutes in total.
  4. Serve: Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and serve them on burger buns with your choice of sauces and toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, or avocado.

Notes

  • To make this recipe vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, set to thicken).
  • Panko breadcrumbs can be replaced with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding chopped fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice to the mixture before forming patties.
  • These patties hold well in the fridge for 1-2 days and can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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