Description
These Vegan Black Bean Burgers are hearty, flavorful, and easy to make using black beans, oats, vegetables, and savory spices. They have crispy edges and a satisfying texture, perfect for burgers, cookouts, or a quick plant-based dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For Serving
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Vegan mayonnaise
- Ketchup or mustard
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if you plan to bake the burgers. Pat the black beans dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps in forming firmer patties.
- Mash Beans: Place the drained black beans in a large bowl and mash them with a fork, leaving some pieces slightly chunky for texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add rolled oats, breadcrumbs, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, minced garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix thoroughly until a firm mixture forms.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty. Refrigerate the patties for 15–20 minutes to help them firm up and hold together better when cooking.
- Cook Patties on Stovetop: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4–5 minutes on each side, until they develop a crispy exterior and are heated through.
- Alternative Cooking Method – Oven: If baking, place patties on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
- Assemble Burgers: Serve the patties on toasted buns with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, avocado, vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, or mustard.
Notes
- Make sure the black beans are well drained and dried thoroughly to prevent soft or soggy burgers.
- For extra texture, avoid over-mashing the beans—some chunky bits are desirable.
- Add chopped jalapeño if you want a spicy kick in your burgers.
- You can refrigerate the uncooked patties for up to 2 days before cooking.
- Cooked or uncooked patties can be frozen for up to 3 months for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
