Name: Best Black Bean Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked black beans (drained and rinsed); ⅓ cup grated yellow onion* ((about ½ medium)); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo (diced); 2 tablespoons adobo sauce; 1 tablespoon tamari; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg**; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing); Cooking spray (if grilling); Hamburger buns (for serving); Desired fixings (for serving)

Best Black Bean Burger

Hands down, this black bean burger recipe is the best one I've tried. The patties are hearty, well-charred, and packed with bold flavor. They're delicious with classic burger fixings like ketchup and mustard, but if you ask me, a slather of chipotle mayo or a scoop of guacamole really takes them to the next level.

22 min total 10 min prep 12 min cook 6

Instructions

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1 In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion, garlic, chipotles, adobo sauce, tamari, balsamic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash until the mixture holds together but still has some visible chunks of black beans. Add the egg and use a spatula to fold until combined. Then, fold in the panko.
2 Use your hands to form the mixture into 6 patties. The mixture should be cohesive and a little wet. If it’s too wet to handle, chill in the fridge for 20 minutes to firm up or mash your beans a little bit more.
3 Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Brush with a little oil and cook the burgers for about 5 minutes per side, until charred on both sides, turning the heat down as necessary. The exact timing will depend on the heat of your stove and cookware.
4 Alternatively, preheat an outdoor grill to 400°F. Lightly brush the patties with olive oil, spray the grill grates, and grill for 8 minutes on the first side and 4 minutes on the second side.
5 Serve with hamburger buns and desired fixings.