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Learn how to make a delicious black bean burger with smoky paprika, served on buns with your favorite toppings for a hearty, protein-packed meal.

Black Bean Burger

Author: Ellie James
350kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 25 minutes
A delicious and healthy vegetarian burger made with black beans, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Servings 4 burgers
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

Burger Patties
  • 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For Serving
  • 4 burger buns
  • lettuce
  • tomato sliced
  • avocado sliced

Equipment

  • food processor
  • skillet

Method

  1. In a food processor, pulse the black beans until they are mashed but still have some texture.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the food processor with the black beans. Add the breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, and salt. Pulse until well combined.
  4. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
  5. Heat the skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.
  6. Serve the patties on burger buns with lettuce, tomato, and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories350kcalCarbohydrates55gProtein12gFat8gSaturated Fat1gSodium600mgPotassium450mgFiber10gSugar5gVitamin A500IUVitamin C10mgCalcium100mgIron4mg

Notes

These burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet or oven before serving.

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