Vegan Black Bean Burger (Printable)
A flavorful vegan black bean burger with smoky spices complemented by creamy chipotle mayo and fresh toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Black Bean Patties
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
05 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, gluten-free if desired
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
08 - 1 tbsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
→ Chipotle Mayo
14 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
15 - 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced
16 - 1 tsp adobo sauce from chipotles
17 - 1 tbsp lime juice
18 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
19 - 4 vegan burger buns
20 - Lettuce leaves
21 - Tomato slices
22 - Red onion rings
23 - Avocado slices (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Mix vegan mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture for bite.
03 - Add red onion, garlic, oats, breadcrumbs, cilantro, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
04 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties. Add extra breadcrumbs if mixture is too wet to hold shape.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
06 - Lightly toast burger buns in the skillet or toaster for added texture.
07 - Spread chipotle mayo on each bun, place black bean patty on bottom bun, and top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado as desired.
08 - Serve immediately with sweet potato fries or a crisp salad.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These burgers actually hold together instead of crumbling into sad bean salad on your plate
- The chipotle mayo is so good you will want to put it on everything forever
02 -
- If your patties start falling apart, let the mixture rest in the fridge for twenty minutes before shaping
- The patties need to cook undisturbed for the first few minutes to develop a proper crust
03 -
- Let the formed patties chill for 30 minutes before cooking, this step is a game changer
- Do not press down on the patties while they cook, you will squeeze out all the moisture