Black bean burgers
These are such a great, non mushy burger! Seriously, the flavor is so good!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked black beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper this is optional. If you prefer a milder burger, add less, or cut this out all together.
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oat flour if you prefer, use bread crumbs here
- ½ cup grated cotija if you prefer, use a grated Monterrey, Monterrey jack or even cheddar.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Pat dry. Don't stress about getting them completely dry, just fairly dry.
- Spread the beans on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the beans are split and dried out.
- While they are drying out, start your veggies. Heat a small saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat. Add onions, peppers, and whatever other veggies you are using. Saute for about 5 minutes and add the minced garlic. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- By now, your beans should be just about done. Pull them from the oven, then turn the oven up to 375 degrees, if you are baking. If not, check the other instructions below. Allow the veggies and beans to cool a few minutes before moving on.
- Next, add the veggies to a food processor. Pulse once or twice, just to break them up a little more.
- To them add the flour and pulse once or twice. This will help to continue to cool down the veggies. Add remaining ingredients and pulse several times until it is mixed up. Be careful not to overmix. You still want chunks of beans, so don't mix too much.
- Next, I used a scoop to get the same-sized burger. So scoop, then flatten slightly on the baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, then flip the burgers and bake for 5 minutes on the other side.
- If you prefer other cooking options here are 2 I like:Cooking in a skillet or electric griddle. Heat pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Coat lightly with the oil of choice. Once the pan is good and hot, add burgers. Cook for about 3 minutes per side.
- Cooking on the grill is a little more tricky. Form your burgers and freeze for about 5 minutes while the grill is heating. Heat grill on high. Grease grates and add burgers. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.
Notes
- ou want to remove as much liquid from ingredients beforehand before forming and baking the burger. My least favorite black bean burgers are MUSHY!
- To do this, bake your beans for a bit. You don't want them completely dry, but you do want a majority of the moisture taken out.
- I also saute the veggies used in the burgers. This removes moisture from the veggies as well.
- Then don't add too much flour to the mix. You don't want it mushy, but you also don't want it dry!
- While you can make these ahead of time, I think they are best fresh. They will hold well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Or in the freezer for up to 1 month.