Black Bean Burger – The healthy home cooking

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Originally published June 24, 2015

These super flavorful black bean burgers are loaded with fresh onions, peppers and tangy chili garlic sauce. Perfect for vegetarians or not!

If you want to try a meat-free burger, this Black Bean Burger is for you!

With summer approaching and everyone getting out their grills, I figured there’s no better time than now to cook up some burgers.

Looking for something new to serve at your grill? Not sure how to incorporate healthier options? My Black Bean Burgers are a great alternative for any vegetarian coming to your party. It’s also perfect for anyone looking for a nice break from the regular burgers served at parties.

If you want to try a meat free burger this is the place to go!

If you want to try a meat-free burger, this Black Bean Burger is for you!

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

  • 1 15 oz. Canned black beans
  • ½ onion
  • ⅓ cup preferred color bell peppers
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • ½ cup oats
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional Garnishes: Mayo, Sriracha sauce, lettuce, etc.
If you want to try a meat-free burger, this Black Bean Burger is for you!

HOW DO I MAKE BLACK BEAN BURGERS?

To make these popular burgers, I first preheat my oven to 375 degrees. (I know… burgers are meant to be cooked on the grill, but it’s safer to use the oven for them so you don’t drop chunks between the grill grates.)

While the oven is heating up, open the black beans, drain and rinse. Place your black beans in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a potato masher until you have a fairly smooth consistency. I like to leave some beans whole to give the burger more texture.

Next, in a pan, start sautéing the chopped onion and peppers with olive oil. As soon as they are soft, take them off the stove.

If you want to try a meat-free burger, this Black Bean Burger is for you!

Add the sautéed vegetables and all remaining ingredients to the pureed beans and mix well. (You can find chili garlic sauce in the Asian section of most grocery stores.)

You should be able to shape about 4 black bean patties on a prepared baking sheet, depending on the desired burger size. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping the burgers about halfway through.

If you want to try a meat-free burger, this Black Bean Burger is for you!

The last thing you will say after eating one of these burgers is that they are boring. These guys are full of flavor! The problem is you won’t be able to stay away!

If you want to try a meat-free burger, this Black Bean Burger is for you!

MUST SEE MORE BURGER RECIPES:

Sweet potato and chickpea burgers

Roasted Walnut Herb Burgers

Greek turkey burgers

Spicy Spring Veggie Burgers

If you want to try a meat-free burger, this Black Bean Burger is for you!

Black bean burger

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz. Canned black beans

  • ½ onion

  • ⅓ cup preferred color bell peppers

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce

  • ½ cup oats

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Optional Garnishes: Mayo, Sriracha sauce, lettuce, etc.

instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Open black beans, drain and rinse.
  3. Chop the onion and green peppers.
  4. Place your black beans in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a potato masher until fairly smooth in texture.
  5. In a pan, sauté the vegetables until soft.
  6. Mix in the sautéed vegetables, eggs, chili garlic sauce, and rolled oats. (It’s easiest to use your hands to mix everything well).
  7. On a prepared baking sheet, form about 4 black bean patties.
  8. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, turning the burgers halfway through.

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