Vegan Black Bean Burger (Print)
Hearty vegan burger featuring smoky black beans and spicy chipotle mayo, perfect for a plant-based meal.
# 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 the 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)
# How To Make:
01 - In a small bowl, mix vegan mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture for hearty consistency.
03 - Add the red onion, garlic, oats, breadcrumbs, cilantro, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until combined.
04 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties. If the mixture is too wet, add extra breadcrumbs as needed.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
06 - Toast the burger buns if desired for added texture.
07 - Spread chipotle mayo on each bun, add a black bean patty, then top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado as desired.
08 - Serve immediately with sweet potato fries or a crisp salad.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The smoky chipotle mayo creates a restaurant worthy burger experience in minutes
- These patties hold together beautifully while staying moist and flavorful inside
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you can actually find
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- Letting the mixture rest for 15 minutes before shaping helps the oats absorb moisture and prevents crumbling
- Dont press down on the patties while cooking or you will lose all those precious juices
- The patties firm up significantly as they cool, so do not worry if they seem soft when they first come out of the pan
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- Use a measuring cup to portion the mixture before shaping for perfectly uniform patties
- Wet your hands slightly with cold water to prevent sticking while forming the burgers