Vegan Black Bean Burger (Printable View)
Hearty black bean patties with smoky chipotle mayo, ideal for a fulfilling plant-based meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
07 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
08 - 3 tablespoons water
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
→ Chipotle Mayo
15 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
16 - 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
17 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
18 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
19 - Pinch of salt
→ To Serve
20 - 4 vegan burger buns
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Leafy lettuce
24 - Avocado slices (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, keeping some texture.
03 - Add diced onion, bell pepper, minced garlic, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, flax egg, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the beans. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
06 - In a small bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.
07 - Optionally, toast burger buns to desired crispness.
08 - Spread chipotle mayo on buns, layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, black bean patty, and avocado slices. Top with the remaining bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They're genuinely satisfying, not a sad substitute masquerading as real food.
- The chipotle mayo turns something simple into something guests ask for the recipe for.
- You can make them start to finish in under 40 minutes, or prep the patties ahead and fry them when hunger hits.
- One batch feeds four people or gives you leftovers for midnight snacking straight from the fridge.
02 -
- The flax egg is crucial—if you skip it or don't let it sit long enough to thicken, your patties will fall apart in the pan and you'll eat black bean hash instead of a burger.
- Don't cook on high heat; medium heat gives the exterior time to crisp while the inside heats through gently without burning.
- If your patties seem too wet after mixing, you can refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping, which helps them hold together better during cooking.
03 -
- If the mixture seems too wet, a handful of extra breadcrumbs or a tablespoon more of oats will help bind everything together without changing the taste.
- Cooking the patties at medium instead of medium-high prevents the outside from burning before the inside has a chance to warm through and firm up.