Hello! Something you all probably don’t know about me is that long ago I was a vegetarian….FOR 3 YEARS! Crazy, right?! It was when I was in high school, after watching a rather inhuman and disturbing video in class. I swore off meat until one day, three years later, I walked into Panera Bread, bought and ate an asiago, roast beef sandwich and that was that :) Still to this very day I love my fair share of meatless dishes. Veggie burgers are always great and I’ve tried them so many ways, with lentils, mushrooms, tofu, tempeh, etc. My favorite type of meatless burger is a good, full flavored black bean burger. We have one here for you all today, studded with corn (because corn is awesome) and loaded with spices. These burgers are great, but still rather soft and delicate and should be handled gently while cooking them. These are great with just about any topping and condiment of your choice, plus they’re super easy to make and really fill you up. Enjoy!
xx Jenny
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Spicy Black Bean Burgers
INGREDIENTS
burger patties
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 ear yellow corn, kernels and milk removed from husk
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
assembly
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 whole wheat burger buns
optional toppings/condiments
- sprouts
- tomatoes
- guacamole
- avocados
- cheese
- lettuce
- onions
- caramelized onions
- ketchup
- mustard
- mayonnaise
- pickles
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place onion, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times.
- Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper and pulse 8 times. Scrape downs sides of the bowl and pulse an additional 5 to 8 times (depending on desired texture).
- Place mixture into a mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Remove chilled mixture from refrigerator and stir in breadcrumbs. Adjust seasonings.
- Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium. Form mixture into four equal patties. Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until a crust develops and the patties are heated through.
- Remove patties from heat and place onto burger buns. Assemble burger with toppings and condiments of your choice and serve.
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Can you cook these on the bbq?
Yes! I just recommend freezing the patties first and placing them on the grill frozen (cooking times would also slightly vary).
this is a lovely burger. As stated it is delicate but so worth it! we serve it on a multigrain bun topped with chipotle/lime mayo, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, avocado, caramelized onions and sharp cheddar. Super delicious. (We freeze these uncooked and cook from thawed with great success)
These sound so good. I do enjoy anything with a bit of spice. Was planning on making a veal and avocado puree burger tonight but might do a few of these as well.
I made these tonight & they are gooood! I had guac, chutney/peach relish & vegenaise. Delish! Thanks for the recipe.
Can you grill them instead on the stove
Absolutely!
Wowsers!! that looks so good, will be giving this ago on the weekend. that’s for sure. Thanks.
Simon
Thanks you! Hope you enjoy them! :)
Yummy looks amazing :)
Would I be able to make these burgers in bulk ahead of time and freeze them?
I believe so!
These are now a staple for me. I make like 45 of them and stick them in the freezer. Wow! SOoooo good! I added cilantro, a little mesquite flavoring, onion powder, garlic powder (even though there’s already onion and garlic in there), and I also used more oatmeal instead of using breadcrumbs.
Sometimes I bake it vs pan cooking as well, but gotta say I do prefer the pan seared version. I don’t even use hamburger buns. I pull 2 of them out of the freezer, nuke them in the microwave, then top it with Sriracha sauce, ketchup, and other toppings and I dig in with a fork and knife! OMG!! Delish! Who needs the bread! :) But I’m gonna try it with some gluten free hamburger buns this weekend.
Lemme tell ya folks, adding that fresh cilantro into the mix took this already awesome recipe over the top! Thank you for THE best black bean burger recipe on the internet!! Heck, it was even WAY better than the store-bought one I ate that sent me looking for a spicy black bean burger recipe.
These were FANTASTIC! As a forced vegetarian due to health, I have been craving something “meaty” and voila! I tried this last night and after the first bite I knew that this would become a household staple! I wonder…can these be made with cooked lentils as well?
Nutrition info??
These were AWESOME! thank you!
I have tried so many bean burgers…this was by far the best! They cook up great after freezing as well. Yum!
I love meat. I love burgers. This was one of the best burgers I have ever eaten, though it may not really taste like ground beef. Think veggie burgers are gross? Eat this and expand your mind
This has become a staple in our house. We love them! We aren’t vegan, so I add a little egg to make it stick together better. But, this recipe made us look at black bean burgers in a whole new light. We usually like them with sauteed onions and chipotle mayo. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
These was our very first black bean burger, and all I can say is – why did I not try one sooner! Delicious!! Spices were perfect. Thank you for the yummy recipe.
Totally have my vote for this recipe!
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I made these last night, my first foray into vege burgers. I could not find gf rolled oats so was stuck using steel cut oats. Googled how to substitute and the consensus was straight across just let the mix sit for an hour in the fridge–perfect for the recipe directions! Have to say, I tasted them after an hour and loved the crunch,but I waited 2 hours to be true to the recipe (at least the first time!). I think the crunch would have given the “burger” a meatier texture. Next time!
I made these for dinner and they were terrific! They held up beautifully on the charcoal grill with a little non-stick spray on each side. Great recipe.