Black Bean Burger

Name: Black Bean Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 burgers
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 hamburger buns, split; Optional: lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sliced pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield 6 burgers

Test Kitchen Approved

Learn how to make a supremely tasty black bean burger, for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 hamburger buns, split
Optional: lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sliced pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

Directions

Place black beans, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and cumin in a food processor; pulse until the mixture has almost become a paste, with some lumps remaining. Form mixture into 6 patties.
Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet to medium heat. Place patties in skillet; cook until lightly browned on the edges, 3-4 minutes per side. Serve on buns with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 295 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 866mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein.

I always pull out this recipe when craving a black bean burger. I love how simple it is and how easily it can be dressed up with other ingredients! When cooking the patties, I like to place a slice of gouda on the patty for the final minute to get that perfect gooey texture. —Heather Karow, Burnett, Wisconsin

Recipe Creator

Community Cook