Black Bean Burgers
Hearty black bean burgers with a crisp crust and smoky spices that hold together on the pan, served on buns with your toppings.
- Makes
- 6 burgers
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Oven
- 325°F165°C
Ingredients
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Large skillet
Instructions
Heat the oven to 325°F. Spread the beans on the baking sheet and bake until they look dry and some split open, 15 minutes. Drying them is what stops the burgers turning mushy.Heat the oven to 165°C. Spread the beans on the baking sheet and bake until they look dry and some split open, 15 minutes. Drying them is what stops the burgers turning mushy.
Meanwhile heat 1 tbsp oil in the skillet and cook the onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and chili powder for 1 minute.
Mash the warm beans in a bowl, leaving some chunky. Mix in the onion mixture, egg, panko, cheese and salt until it holds together.
Shape into 6 patties about ¾-inch thick. Chill for 15 minutes if they feel soft.Shape into 6 patties about 1.9 cm thick. Chill for 15 minutes if they feel soft.
Heat the rest of the oil in the skillet over medium heat and cook the patties until crisp and heated through, 4–5 minutes per side. Serve on toasted buns with avocado and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Freeze shaped patties between parchment for up to 3 months; cook from frozen, a few minutes longer per side.
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Nutrition estimate
- Calories
- 370
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 14 g
Per burger, estimated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed amounts. Optional ingredients and to-taste seasoning are not included, and actual values vary by brand. How we estimate
