Black Bean Burgers
These super easy Black Bean Burgers are the best vegetarian burger substitute ever! They're healthy and flavorful with the perfect texture for that classic burger feel.
Servings: 4
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
- Transfer black beans to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or a potato masher until mushy, but still have some whole bean pieces.
- To the bean mixture, add panko crumbs, onion, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. If mixture is dry, stir in a bit of water.
- Set mixture aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add oil and swirl it around.
- Divide the bean mixture into 4 equal balls and shape each ball into a patty.
- Transfer patties to the hot oil and cook for 4 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Add a slice of cheese on top of each burger and cook for a minute longer, or until cheese is melted.
- Serve black bean burgers on toasted buns or Bibb lettuce leaves with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 3mg
