Smoky Vegan Black Bean Burgers
These aren't your ordinary black bean burgers. These patties are loaded with savory, spicy and smoky flavor! Absolutely delicious and easy enough for a weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce or 400 gram) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup roughly chopped red onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- Place the beans, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, chipotle chile powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an s-blade.
- Pulse the machine until the ingredients are finely chopped and well-mixed.
- Taste-test the mixture and season with additional salt if needed. Adjust any other seasonings to your liking.
- Shape the black bean mixture into 4 patties.
- Coat the bottom of a large skillet with the oil and place it over medium heat.
- When the skillet is hot, place the patties into it. Avoid crowding the skillet and cook them in batches if needed.
- Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
- Stuff the patties into buns and top with toppings of choice. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger (with bun) | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11.7g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 3.9g | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg