Hearty Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- • 400 g black beans (cooked, drained)
- • 50 g rolled oats
- • 80 g onion (finely diced)
- • 2 cloves garlic
- • 75 g red bell pepper (finely diced)
- • 60 g breadcrumbs
- • 1 item egg
- • 5 g cumin powder
- • 2.5 g smoked paprika
- • 2.5 g chili powder
- • 5 g salt
- • 1 sprinkle black pepper to taste
- • 30 ml olive oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mash about 3/4 of the black beans with a fork, leaving some whole for texture
- 2
Add the oats to a food processor and pulse a few times until coarsely ground
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes
- 4
Add the sautéed vegetables to the mashed beans along with the ground oats, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper
- 5
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined - the mixture should hold together when pressed
- 6
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 3/4 inch thick
- 7
Refrigerate the patties for 15 minutes to help them hold together better
- 8
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 9
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through
- 10
Serve on buns with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato, avocado, and condiments...
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition data is approximate and derived from OpenFoodFacts.org. Values may vary based on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods. Not intended as dietary or medical advice.
Chef's Note
"These veggie-packed black bean burgers are my go-to for satisfying even the most devoted meat lovers. Don't skip the smoked paprika—it adds that perfect smoky depth that makes these irresistible!"
