Originally posted June 24, 2015
These super flavorful Black Bean Burgers are loaded with fresh onion, bell peppers and spicy chili garlic sauce. Perfect for vegetarians or not!
Now that it's getting closer to summer and everyone is busting out their grills, I figured there is no better time than now to cook some burgers.
Are you looking for something new to serve at your BBQ? Not sure how to incorporate more healthy options? My Black Bean Burgers are a great alternative to have for any vegetarian that comes to your party. It's also perfect for anyone looking for a nice break from the regular burgers served at parties.
If you are going to attempt any type of meat free burger this is the one to make!
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?
- 1 15 oz. cans of Black Beans
- ½ Onion
- ⅓ cup preferred color bell pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup Oats
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional Garnish Items: mayo, sriracha sauce, lettuce, etc.
HOW DO I MAKE BLACK BEAN BURGERS?
To create these crowd-pleasing burgers, I start by preheating my oven to 375 degrees. (I know...burgers are meant to be cooked on the grill. However, it's a safer bet to use the oven for these so you don't drop any pieces in between the grates of the grill.)
While the oven is heating, open, drain and rinse the black beans. Place your black beans in a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until you have a fairly smooth consistency. I like to leave some beans whole to give the burger more texture.
Next, in a skillet, begin to sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper with of olive oil. Once they are tender, remove from heat.
Add the sautéed vegetables and all remaining ingredients to the mashed beans and mix well. (You can find chili garlic sauce in the Asian section of most grocery stores.)
On a prepared baking sheet, you should be able to form approximately 4 black bean patties depending on your preferred burger size. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, flipping the burgers about halfway through the process.
The last thing you will be saying after eating one of these burgers is that they are boring. These guys are loaded with flavor! The problem is you won't be able to stay away!
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Black Bean Burger
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. cans of Black Beans
- ½ Onion
- ⅓ cup preferred color bell pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup Oats
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional Garnish Items: mayo, sriracha sauce, lettuce, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Open, drain and rinse your black beans.
- Chop onion and green bell pepper.
- Place your black beans in a large mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher until you have a fairly smooth texture.
- In a skillet, sauté vegetables until tender.
- Mix in the sautéed veggies, eggs, chili garlic sauce, and oats. (It's easiest to use your hands to mix everything well).
- On a prepared baking sheet, form approximately 4 black bean patties.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, flipping the burgers over halfway.
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