Best Black Bean Burger Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Serves: 6
Hands down, this black bean burger recipe is the best one I’ve tried. The patties are hearty, well-charred, and packed with bold flavor. They’re delicious with classic burger fixings like ketchup and mustard, but if you ask me, a slather of chipotle mayo or a scoop of guacamole really takes them to the next level.
Ingredients 3 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed 1⁄3 cup grated yellow onion* (about 1⁄2 medium) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo, diced 2 tablespoons adobo sauce 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg** 1 cup panko bread crumbs Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Cooking spray, if grilling Hamburger buns, for serving Desired fixings, for serving Instructions In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion, garlic, chipotles, adobo sauce, tamari, balsamic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until the mixture holds together but still has some visible chunks of black beans. Add the egg and use a spatula to fold until combined. Then, fold in the panko.