Vegan Black Bean Burger {easy black bean burgers}

Name: Vegan Black Bean Burger {easy black bean burgers}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 73 min
Yield: 6 burgers
Ingredients: 2 19 oz cans black beans (-rinsed, drained and patted dry (I used unsalted variety)); 1 lime (-juiced, about 2-3 tbsp); 1.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cayenne powder; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 stalks green onion (-chopped); 1/4 cup oats (-gluten free ); 1/2 bell pepper (-small dice, about 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup walnuts (-chopped (optional)); 3 tbsp olive oil; burger buns; tomato; lettuce; red onion; avocado

June 11, 2018 Updated: April 25, 2019 By Dawn Coombs 46 Comments

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This Vegan Black Bean Burger recipe is made with pantry staples and freeze really well for days when you are too busy to prepare dinner. Garnish them to your tastes with ingredients like red onion, tomato and avocado. They make for one yummy meatless dinner and are sure to be the best black bean burger recipe you’ll try!

Hey everyone! How was your weekend? Doesn’t it always go a little too fast? We ordered a new exercise bike (a spin cycle) which is arriving today. I plan on mixing up my exercise regime with a circuit kinda thing – some treadmill, rowing and then cycle. Maybe some squats in between. I’m actually looking pretty forward to it! What do you like to do?

I love to work out because I also love to eat (story of my freakin’ life, lol). Gotta have balance, am I right? Did ya indulge too over the past couple of days? Tell me I’m not the only one. Get yourself back on track with these easy vegan black bean burgers. They can be prepped in advance and fried up just before you want to enjoy ’em so they are awesome for when you are meal prepping for the week ahead.

Ingredients for this Vegan Bean Burger Recipe

I opted to keep these black bean burgers on the easy side. They are simply made with a few pantry staples, like –

Black beans (of course)
Lots of spices and some seasoning to amp up the flavour
Hidden veggies, like green onion and bell pepper
Lime juice to brighten
Oats to bind these bean burgers together

Benefits of Black Beans – why are they so great?

Black beans taste delicious!
They are super versatile! They can be used for burgers (like this vegan black bean burger recipe), soups ,dips, and lettuce wraps.
Black beans are loaded with fibre and vitamins.
Like most beans, they are inexpensive (woot woot).

How to Make Black Bean Burgers

Rinse, drain (very well) and pat dry black beans. Reserve some for later.
To food processor, add remaining beans along with lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, organo, salt and pepper. Blitz until combined, but still some visible beans left.
Remove mixture from processor and add to bowl along with reserved beans, green onion, oats and bell pepper. Stir to combine.
Form into patties (use an ice-cream scoop).
Freeze for a little.
Fry until golden brown.
Garnish & Enjoy!

Can I Make This Vegan Black Bean Burger without a Food Processor?

Don’t have a food processor? No worries! Use a potato masher in conjunction with a spoon. You may have to use a little elbow grease to break them down, but it will work!

How Long Do These Black Bean Burgers Last in the Fridge?

Properly stored in a container, these bean burgers will last 3-4 days. Alternatively, you can freeze in freezer safe containers and thaw when ready to cook and enjoy.

Tips for Making these Easy Black Bean Burgers

Ensure that the black beans are well drained and even patted dry of excess moisture before using in this recipe.
Don’t overly process the beans. You don’t want ’em too ‘mushy’.
Want more texture? Stir in up to 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts when adding oats.
After the veggie burgers are formed, freeze for a little. This makes them way easier to handle when cooking.
I always prefer to use a cast iron pan when cooking these black bean burgers.
Fry these black bean burgers in batches (two at a time) and add a little oil for each batch.
If you like, you can add a little more seasoning (aka salt and pepper) before you fry these burgers.
Like it a little spicier? Add a little more heat cayenne to the mix! You do you!
These burgers freeze really well. You can prepare, place on a sheet pan and freeze for when you want to enjoy them later.
Don’t want to enjoy these as a burger? They are delicious fried up with a poached egg on top for breakfast.

How to Make Veggie Burgers That Won’t Fall Apart?

Veggie Burger Mixture Too Wet?

If your bean patty mixture is too wet, add a little more oats (about a tablespoon or so at a time) until they easily form into patties.

Veggie Burgers too Dry?

If your veggie burgers are too dry, make a flax egg (mix 1 tablespoon of flax meal with 2-3 tablespoons of water and let sit 5 minutes before adding to the mix).

Alternatively, you can mix in a tablespoon or so of mayo (vegan, if that’s what you prefer) OR ketchup (vegan again, if that’s what you prefer) OR your fave bbq sauce.

Black Bean Burger Toppings – the options are limitless!

Avocado (obviously 😉 )
Tomato
Thinly sliced red onion
Lettuce
Pickle slices
Cheese (use vegan cheese if you want to keep this burger straight up vegan).
BBQ Sauce
Vegan mayo mixed with sriracha (yum) or adobo sauce (equally yum)
Mustard
And, if you’re looking for a delicious side to have with these bad boys, try some homemade fries from Lisa over at Garlic and Zest.

Other Easy Black Bean Recipes you may Love

Hope you get to try these vegan black bean burgers soon (I happen to think they’re the best black bean burger recipe 😉 ) !

Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,

~Dawn

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Close up shot of a black bean burger garnished with onion, tomato, avocado, lettuce and sauce.

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