Black Bean Burgers
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6-7 burgers
Ingredients
2 (14-ounce) cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup feta cheese (omit if vegan)
2 large eggs (see note for vegan substitution)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (see note for vegan & vegetarian version)
2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, ketchup, or mayo
pinch salt + pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Spread beans evenly onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until slightly dried out. (This will prevent them from becoming mushy).
Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté chopped pepper and onion, until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Gently blot some of the moisture out. Place in a large bowl or in a food processor with the remaining ingredients (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and pepper). Stir or pulse everything together, then add the black beans. Mash with a fork or pulse the mixture, leaving some larger chunks of beans.
Form into patties, about 1/2 cup of mixture each, about 3/4-inch thick.
To bake: Place patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes on each side, 20 minutes total. To grill: Place patties on greased aluminum foil and grill 8 minutes on each side. Heat temperature is personal preference as all grills differ. Generally, black bean burgers should grill on medium-high heat about 350 degrees F – 400°F.
Serve and add your favorite toppings. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes