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Easy Flavor-Packed Black Bean Burgers

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A quick, healthy, and delicious black bean burger recipe using simple pantry staples and fresh veggies, perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked from dry)
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion (yellow or white)
  • ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: ¼ cup finely chopped mushrooms or grated carrot

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still some texture remains (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add the sautéed veggies, oats, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, chopped herbs, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Stir until well combined. Adjust moisture by adding more oats if too wet or a splash of water/lime juice if too dry.
  5. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ¾-inch thick patty. Damp hands help with shaping.
  6. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden crust forms and heated through. Flip only once.
  7. Serve immediately on toasted buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Do not over-process the beans to keep some texture. Sauté veggies first to add moisture and flavor. Use oats as a binder. Cook on medium heat and flip patties only once to prevent breaking. Rinse canned beans well to avoid saltiness and pasty texture. For baking, cook patties at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

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