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Black Bean Burger

A delicious and hearty vegetarian burger made with black beans, spices, and vegetables, perfect for grilling or pan-frying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Mixture
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or oats
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Toppings
  • 4 slices cheese optional
  • 4 buns burger buns
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cup pickles sliced
  • 1/4 cup ketchup optional
  • 1/4 cup mustard optional

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
  2. Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
Form and Cook the Patties
  1. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Assemble the Burgers
  1. Place each patty on a bun and top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and any additional condiments as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These burgers can also be grilled for a smoky flavor. Adjust spices to taste.

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