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black bean burger on bun with tomato and lettuce
Created by: Lynette Rice

Black Bean Burger Recipe


Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
4
Create mouth watering black beans burgers using only one can of black beans! This recipe makes perfectly textured patties using common ingredients and seasonings you can customize to your taste. Serve on a bun with your favorite burger toppings for a delicious meal!

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 Heavy Bottomed Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz can of black beans
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoon green chilies chopped
  • 1 large egg optional
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup panko divided

Instructions

  • Prep: Drain and rinse a 15 oz. can of black beans. Pour the beans into a food processor.
  • Process Ingredients: To the food processor add the red onion, cilantro leaves, lime juice, green chilies, egg, cumin, garlic clove, salt, pepper and ½ cup + 2 T. panko. Turn on the food processor for 1 minute (scraping the sides halfway through) until you get a thick and consistent puree.
  • Make the Patties: Pour 1/3 cup of panko onto a large plate. Grease your hands with oil and shape a patty into the palm of your hand. Coat the bottom and top of each patty with the extra panko. Refrigerate covered for at least two hours.
  • Stove top Method: Heat up to 2 Tablespoons of oil or butter in a heavy bottom pan on the stove top. Cook on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes then flip them over for another 2 minutes.
    Bake Method: Heat oven to 425 ˚ F and lay burgers on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for at about 5 minutes each side.
  • Serve: Top with your favorite burger toppings and bun. Serve warm.

Notes

Expert Tip: Use wax paper for easy handling: One of our readers suggested cutting wax paper into strips, placing a little panko and burger mix on one half, sprinkling with more panko, folding the other half of the wax paper over, and gently pressing into a flat burger. This method keeps things neat and makes it easier to transfer the patties to the grill.
Refrigerate: If you have any leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate. They should keep well for up to three days. For uncooked patties, you can refrigerate them for up to 12 hours before cooking.
Freeze: Unfortunately, cooked black bean burgers don't freeze well. The texture tends to become mushy upon thawing. However, uncooked patties can be frozen for up to three months. To freeze, place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, freeze until solid, then transfer to a zip-top bag or airtight container.
Thawing: When you're ready to enjoy your frozen black bean burgers, let them thaw in the refrigerator before cooking. Thawing at room temperature can make the patties soggy.
Reheating: Reheat cooked black bean burgers in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You can also pop them in the oven at a low temperature until they're hot. If you're reheating a frozen patty, cook it as per the recipe instructions after thawing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

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