Description
Indulge in the ultimate Epic Black Bean Burger that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. This delightful meatless burger features a smoky, earthy base of black beans, complemented by savory spices and fresh herbs, creating a satisfying alternative to traditional beef burgers. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or impressing guests at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, lightly mash the drained black beans with a fork, leaving some whole for texture.
- Combine the sautéed onions, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and plain breadcrumbs with the mashed beans until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into patties about ½-inch thick and place them on parchment paper.
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add more olive oil if needed and cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings like avocado or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg