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A close-up shot of a gourmet black bean veggie burger with fresh toppings.

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

This recipe guides you through making a flavorful black bean veggie burger from scratch. It's a healthy and delicious alternative to meat burgers, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Patties
  • 15 ounce canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup cooked brown rice
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 4 red onion slices
  • 1 medium avocado slices
  • to taste your favorite sauce

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • oven (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mash the black beans in a large bowl, leaving some whole for texture.
  2. Combine the mashed beans with cooked brown rice, bread crumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture holds together.
  4. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form them into patties approximately 1 inch thick.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil.
  2. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  3. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Serving
  1. Toast the burger buns lightly if desired.
  2. Assemble the burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, and your preferred sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding smoked paprika or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the patty mixture. If the patties are too wet, add more bread crumbs; if too dry, add a splash of water or vegetable broth. These burgers can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Reheat in a skillet or oven until warmed through.