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Epic Black Bean Burger

These black bean burgers are the best we've ever tasted! Perfectly seasoned and not mushy.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Yield:4

Equipment

  • Food processor or standard blender

Ingredients

  • 2 14-ounce cans black beans 28-ounces total, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs see Notes
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 2 cups cotija cheese or feta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325° Fahrenheit
  • Spread beans out evenly on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly dried. Remove beans from oven.
  • If cooking burgers in the oven (instead of the grill or stovetop), raise temperature to 375°F and let preheat.
  • Blend walnuts in food processor until semi-fine texture.
  • In large skillet over medium heat, sauté oil, onion, jalapeños, and garlic approximately 5 minutes or until onions and jalapeños are soft. Transfer sautéed ingredients to bowl and use paper towels to blot out excess oil.
  • Add all recipe ingredients (except black beans) to food processor bowl with walnuts. Blend until just combined. Add beans and blend again. Leave some chunks of beans for texture.
  • Form ⅓ cups of bean mixture into patties and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip over and bake for another 10 minutes. Alternately, cook burgers in an oil-greased skillet for 10 minutes on each side.
  • Serve on brioche bun with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, spicy mayo, or whatever condiments you like.

Notes

  • Soaking raw beans: Rinse beans in colander over sink. Add to large bowl or pot and add water. Fill 2 inches above beans. Let sit 10-12 hours.
  • Make it Gluten-free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
 
Recipe yields approximately 4 black bean burger patties. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 burger patty. Values do not include information for burger bun or any toppings. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands or types of ingredients used. 

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1burger | Calories: 653cal | Protein: 31g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 2394mg | Potassium: 901mg | Total Carbs: 56g | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 8g | Net Carbs: 39g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 516mg | Iron: 6mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik