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A delicious black bean veggie burger served with fresh toppings.

Proven way to grow a 5-star Veggie Burger (Black Bean)

This recipe guides you through making a flavorful and firm black bean veggie burger that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's a healthy and satisfying alternative to traditional meat burgers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Patty
  • 15 ounce black beans drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.25 cup onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Patties
  1. Mash the black beans in a bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some whole for texture.
  2. Combine mashed beans with bread crumbs, egg, chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, and cumin in a large bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into four equally-sized patties.
  4. Cook the patties in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for 4-6 minutes per side, until browned and heated through.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the patty mixture. These burgers can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Reheat in a skillet or oven.