Description
Satisfying and flavorful black bean veggie burgers perfect for a meatless meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Burger buns and desired toppings for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the black beans with a fork, leaving some whole beans for texture.
- Stir in the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, breadcrumbs, ketchup, chili powder, and cumin.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into two patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the patties in the skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until heated through and browned.
- Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like shredded carrots or corn to the mixture.
- For a spicier burger, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of water or vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg