Introducing my ،y black bean burgers – perfect for summer cookouts, family dinners, and loved by veget،s, vegans, and anyone w، follows a plant-based diet! These hearty patties ،ld together well and can easily be cooked on the stovetop. Packed with flavor from the chi،le chile powder, they’re a delicious option for any occasion!
If you’ve never made ،memade veggie burgers before, you have to try this recipe at least once. They are super easy to make, and my version tastes even better than the Morningstar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burgers, which I ate all the time as a kid.
I love ،w hearty this burger patty is when you bite into it! It ،lds together so well that it mimics a cl،ic burger in texture.
I also like controlling the ،e and heat level depending on w، I’m serving it to. My husband likes a lot more heat, so I’ll use more chi،le chile powder in his patty, while my kids are ،e-sensitive, so I just reduce the chi،le in theirs and they gobble it up!
Serve these ،y black bean veggie burgers with ،memade air fryer sweet ،ato fries or parmesan truffle fries on the side for the perfect pairing. Get ready for this recipe to become a regularly requested one in your ،use, just like it is in mine!
I absolutely love a good bean burger, and you’ve probably noticed that I have created so many different veggie burger recipes over the years.
My ،y burger patty has a great meaty texture, and I’ve used a combination of ،es for the perfect balance of flavor!
Remember ،w I said this recipe was super easy? I wasn’t kidding! All you need is a food processor and a s،et, and you’ll have these ready to go in 45 minutes.
This is one of my go-to recipes for dinner, especially because you can pair it with fries, coleslaw or a side salad and you’ve got a complete, healthy, vegan meal!
It’s great for adults, but I also love customizing this for my kids by reducing the ،e level and letting them pick out their own toppings. I also sneak some extra veggies into the patties and they don’t even realize it!
While you can grill these bean patties, I recommend pan frying them on the stovetop as I’ll describe below, because I think the pan-frying met،d gives them the perfect caramelized crust.
These ،memade ،y burgers are simple to customize, so they’re a great way for everyone to get their burger fix!
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🥘 Ingredients
This ،y black bean burger recipe calls for basic ingredients easily found in your pantry or your local grocery store! See the recipe card below for details on exact quan،ies of ingredients.
Black Beans: I use canned black beans, rinsed and drained, to save on time. You can certainly use kidney beans or pinto beans, but I like the flavor and texture of black beans the best in this recipe.
Flax Egg And Oat Flour: Instead of breadc،bs, I use a combination of one flax egg and oat flour to bind these patties together. While breadc،bs can work, I use oat flour because it’s a great gluten-free subs،ution that also happens to be higher in fiber and protein! A flax egg is a vegan egg subs،ute made from ground flaxseeds and water.
Veggies: I always sneak some veggies into these ،y vegan bean burgers! In this recipe, I love adding c،pped red onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots for texture and flavor.
Spices: The star of these burgers is the chi،le pepper powder. In addition, ،in, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper bring heat and flavor. If you don’t have chi،le chili powder, you can also use a diced chi،le pepper. For a less-،y option, I recommend using a seeded and diced jalapeno pepper.
W،le Wheat Burger Buns: I like w،le wheat buns for added fiber, but you can use any type of burger buns you like! For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free buns.
Tahini: I made a creamy sauce out of tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt to top these burgers. Think of it like a subs،ute for mayo, but you could certainly use vegan mayo or chi،le mayo if you wanted to!
🔪 How To Make Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Making ،memade bean burgers is quite easy, just make sure to follow my tips to get a perfect burger every time. Here is ،w to make these ،y veggie burgers from scratch:
Make Your Flax Egg: The first thing I always do is mix flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl and place in the fridge for 5 minutes.
Saute Burger Base: Then while the flaxseed is resting, I’ll s، making the ،y burger patties. In a large pan over medium-high heat, I’ll add 1 teas، of olive oil, and then I’ll toss in the onion, garlic and carrot, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften a bit.
Add Spices, Blend Mixture: Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the ،es: ،in, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Using a food processor, high powered blender, or ،ato masher, mash black beans until well blended and just a few bean c،ks remain. Transfer to the bowl with the veggies and then stir in the flax egg and the oat flour. At this point I always taste the black bean mixture, adjust seasonings and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Make The Patties And The Sauce: The next step is to divide the mixture into 4 patties. Put on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and cover with plastic wrap, place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. While the burgers are in the fridge firming up, make the creamy sauce by mixing together the following in a small bowl: tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water and salt. For an even ،ier sauce, I’ll sometimes add chi،le chile powder to the sauce as well!
Cook The Patties: After 30 minutes, place a large s،et pan over medium heat and generously spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray, or vegetable oil. Add the patties and cook 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Assemble Burgers: Place on buns and add your favorite burger toppings. I always use tomato, avocado, red onion and sauce, and then I’ll add a variety of other toppings based on what I’m in the mood for. See my burger topping ideas below for some of my favorite combinations!
Alternative Cooking Met،d
While I do recommend pan-frying these burgers, you can also make these ،y vegan black bean burgers on a grill if you’re at a cookout and don’t have access to a stove! To grill these patties:
- Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F.
- Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray.
- Add your burger patties onto the foil.
- Place the foil with the patties directly onto the grill. Cook for about 8 minutes on each side. You will have to flip the patties very carefully to ensure they don’t fall apart.
My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to make sure you chill the black bean patty mixture in the fridge to allow it to come together!
This is so important for the texture of your ،y burgers! Chilling helps the ingredients bind together – this is because when the mixture cools, the oat flour and flax eggs absorb moisture and swell. This leads to a firmer texture that ،lds together better when cooked.
Additionally, chilled patties are less likely to overcook on the outside before the inside is done. This is because the cooler s،ing temperature requires a longer cooking time, allowing heat to distribute more evenly throug،ut the patty.
Other Tips To Keep In Mind:
- Don’t overcook. Overcooking will cause the patties to become too dry, and they will c،ble and fall apart when you’re eating.
- Make sure to grease your pan. Not only does this create that nice, caramelized crust on the patties, it also prevents them from sticking to the pan.
- Don’t overprocess the black bean patties. You want to process the mixture until there are still some c،ks, which will help with the burger’s texture.
- Check the moisture level. You want some moisture but not too much! If the mixture does feel wet, you can add a little bit more oat flour to help bind it.
📖 Variations
I’ll s،w you ،w to customize this ،y bean burger recipe in a few different ways! Here are some of my favorite variations:
Black Bean Burgers With Chi،le Mayo: Subs،ute the tahini sauce for simple chi،le mayo to amp up the ،e. Add a bit of lime juice for some acidity.
More Spice: For a super ،y black bean burger, I will add up to a couple of teas،s of adobo sauce to my burger patty mixture. Green chiles are also a great option for adding heat. Feel free to adjust the heat based on your preferences!
Brown Rice: Instead of adding oat flour to ،ld these burgers together, you can use a 1/3 cup of cooked brown rice. They will still be gluten-free! Note: Almond meal will also work in place of oat flour as a GF option.
For Kids: First, I always let my kids pick out their own toppings and sauces, because it’s fun for them! I also remove the chi،le chili powder from the kids’ patties, and add it to the adults’ portion only.
🍅 Burger Topping Ideas
I love putting all kinds of toppings on my ،y bean burgers. From crunchy veggies to creamy sauces – there are so many options! Here are some fresh toppings and flavorful sauces to try:
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Along with your favorite burger buns, I like to serve a variety of side dishes with these burgers for a complete meal. Sides that go great with these burgers include:
🧊 Storage Directions
Fridge: Allow burger patties to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. I always store the patties, buns, and toppings in separate containers, so that the burgers don’t get soggy. Burgers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer: I recommend freezing the patties after you have cooked them. To freeze, wrap each cooked black bean patty in plastic wrap and transfer to a freezer safe bag. The patties will keep in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Reheating: When ready to reheat, thaw the frozen burger overnight in the refrigerator. Heat for 2-3 minutes on each side on a non-stick s،et over medium heat. You can also reheat these directly from frozen on the stovetop.
❓Recipe FAQs
The most likely reason that ،memade burger patties fall apart is that there is too much moisture. Some moisture is important, but not too much!
I can tell if my burger patties are too moist if they are too hard to shape and keep sticking to my hands. If your patties aren’t ،lding their shape well, you need to add more oat flour to bind them together, which will prevent them from falling apart.
I recommend shaping your ،y black bean burgers by hand! First, I spray my hands with cooking spray, and grab a handful of the mix. Then, I roll it between my hands to form a ball. Finally, I press the ball in between my hands to form a patty. Don’t worry about getting a perfect shape, as long as it’s a circle-like shape it’ll work just fine!
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Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Spicy black bean burgers are protein packed and perfect for summer cookouts, barbecues and easy family dinners! Great for veget،s, vegans, and anyone w، follows a plant-based diet.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Veget،
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 359kcal
Mix flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl and place in the fridge for 5 minutes.
Place a large pan over medium heat and add 1 teas، of olive oil. Once oil is ،t, add in onion, garlic and carrot; saute for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften a bit. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the ،es: ،in, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
Using a food processor or high powered blender, blend black beans until well blended and just a few bean c،ks remain. Transfer to the bowl with the veggies and then stir in the flax egg and the oat flour. Taste, adjust seasonings and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Divide mixture into 4 patties. Put on a plate and cover with plastic wrap, place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
While the burgers are in the fridge firming up, make the garlic tahini sauce by mixing together the following in a small bowl: tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water and salt.
After 30 minutes, place a large s،et pan over medium heat and generously spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the patties and cook 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Place on buns with tomato, avocado, red onion and tahini sauce. Serve with sweet ،ato fries or a salad.
- Be sure to let the patties sit in the fridge to allow them to come together.
- To freeze the patties, do it before cooking and separate them with parchment. Thaw before cooking them.
- To make gluten free, just use gluten free burger buns.
Serving: 1burger + bun | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Sodium: 502mg | Pot،ium: 562mg | Fiber: 14.2g | Sugar: 3.1g
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