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Epic Black Bean Burger Recipe

  • This Epic Black Bean Burger Recipe is smoky, savory, and packed with hearty texture! A plant-based burger that’s anything but boring — perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or backyard BBQs. You’ll love how easy and flavorful it is!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 burgers 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 small red onion, finely diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¾ cup rolled oats

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or tamari for vegan)

Optional Toppings:

  • Avocado slices

  • Pickled red onions

  • Fresh spinach or arugula

  • Sriracha mayo

  • Lettuce, tomato, pickles

Instructions

 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

  2. In a large bowl, mash the black beans, leaving some chunks for texture.

  3. Add the sautéed veggies, oats, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and all spices to the mashed beans. Stir until fully combined.

  4. Form the mixture into 6 thick patties.

  5. Cook the patties:

    • Pan-Fry: In a skillet with a little oil, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned.

    • Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake patties for about 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

  6. Serve hot on burger buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Dry the beans well after rinsing — it makes a HUGE difference in texture!

  • Chilling the patty mixture for 20 minutes before shaping helps them hold together better.

  • Want a spicier burger? Toss in some diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper!

  • These burgers freeze beautifully — perfect for meal prepping busy weeks.

  • Author: cookspotlight
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Fry or Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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