Best Black Bean Burger
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil, (plus more for cooking burgers)
- 1 medium onion, (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper, (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, (drained, rinsed, and patted dry)
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (can use gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, (diced plus 1 tablespoon of sauce)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 6 hamburger buns, (toasted)
- Toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, avocado, pickles, etc.
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate and let cool to room temperature. Use a paper towel to blot excess moisture.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add black beans and mash until mostly broken up with a few whole beans remaining.
Step 3
Stir in the onion, pepper, and garlic. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, chipotle chili, chipotle sauce, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Divide the bean mixture into 6 even portions and shape into 3/4-inch thick burger patties. Make sure the burger patties are as compact as possible; this will help prevent them from falling apart.
Step 5
Preheat the cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a 1 to 2 tablespoons oil to the pan and cook the patties for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until brown on both sides and the middles are set. If the patties start browning too fast on the outside, turn down the heat a little. Don’t overcrowd the pan, you will have to cook them in batches. I do 3 at a time.
Step 6
Remove from heat. Place the black bean burgers on buns and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Step 7
Oven: Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 8
Air Fryer: Air fry at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until crispy and cooked through.
Step 9
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