Black Bean Burger
A delicious and nutritious black bean burger that is versatile, easy to make, and sure to satisfy everyone, even meat-lovers.
Ingrédients
For the Burger Mixture
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (can use a flax egg for vegan version) For a vegan option, mix 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water.
For Serving
- to taste toppings such as avocado, lettuce, or favorite sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Drain and rinse the black beans well, then set them aside.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until they are broken down but still a bit chunky.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the mashed black beans.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs.
- Crack the egg into the mixture and stir until combined.
- Take a handful of mixture and shape into a patty, repeat until all mixture is used.
- Cook the patties in the preheated skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Remove the patties from the heat and serve them with your favorite toppings.
Notes
If freezing, place cooked patties in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze for a few hours before storing. For dietary needs, adapt with gluten-free breadcrumbs, or substitute the egg for a flax egg.