Black Bean Burgers

5 from 8 votes

Black Bean Burgers

These super easy Black Bean Burgers are the best vegetarian burger substitute ever! They're flavorful with the perfect texture for that classic burger feel.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: black bean burgers

Servings:

Author: Katerina Petrovska

Ingredients

2 cups canned reduced-sodium black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup panko crumbs
1 small yellow onion grated
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
4 slices cheese I like to use Swiss cheese
mayonnaise optional, for serving
burger buns or use Bibb lettuce leaves
lettuce for serving
tomatoes for serving

Instructions

Mash the beans. Add the black beans to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or a potato masher until mushy, but still have some whole bean pieces.
Add the seasonings. To the bean mixture, add the panko crumbs, onion, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. If the mixture is dry, stir in a bit of water. Set the mixture aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
Prep. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and swirl it around.
Make the patties. Divide the bean mixture into 4 equal balls and shape each ball into a patty.
Cook. Transfer the bean patties to the hot oil and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until browned. Add a slice of cheese to each burger and cook for 1 minute longer, or until the cheese is melted.
Serve. Remove from the heat and let them rest on a plate for 3 to 5 minutes. Then serve the black bean burgers on toasted buns or on Bibb lettuce leaves with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes.

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