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    Oh My Veggies » Cooking Tips & Hints

    How to Create the Ultimate Black Bean Burger

    Published: May 13, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    How to Create the Ultimate Black Bean Burger

    Black bean burgers have something of a special status in the world of veggie burgers, and with good reason! Black bean burgers are packed with protein and flavor, they can be seasoned up in all kinds of ways, and they're easy to whip up from a handful of pantry staples. At summer barbecues I can be feeding a crowd of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, and I know that black bean burgers will be a hit with everyone.

    I don't usually need to follow a recipe when I whip up a batch of black bean burgers these days—that's how easy and straightforward they are to throw together. I have a few ingredients I stick with, and from there I like to switch things up with different spices, add-ins and toppings.

    Here's how I create the ultimate black bean burger.

    Creating a Base Black Bean Burger Mix

    How to Create the Ultimate Black Bean Burger

    Every batch of black bean burgers I make starts with four base ingredients:

    • 1 (14 ounce) can of black beans. Make sure to drain and rinse them.
    • 1 cup of breadcrumbs or oats or oat flour.
    • 1 small onion. Dice it.
    • 1 to 3 cloves of garlic. Mince them.

    Everything goes into the food processor and gets pulsed a few times until it's finely chopped and well mixed. Just be careful not to overdo it!

    Add-Ins

    Just because you're making a black bean burger doesn't mean you can't add in some other veggies and beans. In fact, there are so many ingredients that go well with black beans, it's probably a good idea that you do. Try throwing in some roasted sweet potato, mushrooms, figs and olives, peppers, or caramelized onions. Anything that tastes good with black beans will probably taste good in a black bean burger.

    Spices

    Spices are key to creating a delicious black bean burger, and the sky is really the limit here. If you're nervous about combining spices, try a blend that's already mixed, like garam masala or taco seasoning. Otherwise, pick a few of your favorite kitchen spices and experiment, adding a little bit at a time until you're happy with the flavor. I find southwestern flavors go particularly well in a black bean burger. A mix of chili powder and cumin like these burgers are made with will give you a burger that tastes similar to (surprise!) a bowl of spicy black bean chili. A couple other trustee stand-bys include paprika, fresh cilantro, and ancho chile powder.

    Pulse the food processor to mix everything, taste-test, and adjust as needed.

    Cooking the Black Bean Burgers

    How to Create the Ultimate Black Bean Burger

    Shape the mix into patties—my base formula should give you about four to six of them. Lightly oil a nonstick skillet an cook the patties over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side. Alternatively, you can bake the patties on parchment paper at 400°F for about 15 minutes on each side. Be careful if you'd like to cook them on the grill! Black bean burgers are delicate, so I recommend baking them first until set, and then grilling them over a sheet of foil.

    Black Bean Burger Toppings

    How to Create the Ultimate Black Bean Burger

    A slice of cheese (dairy-based or vegan) goes great on a black bean burger (I really like Field Roast Chao Slices if you're keeping it vegan). From there, you can stick with the classic mustard and ketchup, or experiment with different toppers. For the more adventurous, salsa, chutney, or hummus can be a great topper. Experiment with different sauces and dressings (we love the sweet saucy onions on these burgers).

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    1. Simon says

      May 20, 2017 at 9:12 am

      One of the best recipes for veggie burgers!
      Could you please make a printable pdf? I'd like to add this to my cookbook.
      Another question: How did you manage to form those beautiful patties? Mine were quite sticky and difficult to place in a pan.

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      • Alissa says

        May 20, 2017 at 11:01 am

        Thank you! We have printable versions of our recipes, but since this is a tutorial that allows you to switch things up and essentially create your own recipe, we don't have one available for it. If you find the patties a bit sticky you can add some more oats or breadcrumbs. Also be sure to use a good nonstick surface like cast iron, and I find that shaping the patties by pulling them inward with a spatula helps to keep them nice and even looking. 🙂

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