Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAkron Family RestaurantBlack Bean Burger Recipe

Black Bean Burger Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Lettuce, tomato served with pepper jack cheese, grilled peppers & sweet potato fries

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Sweet Potato Fries

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Mash the Black Beans

    In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and the egg to the mashed beans. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form each portion into a patty.

Cooking the Burger

  1. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

  2. 5

    Add Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.

Grilling Peppers

  1. 6

    Grill the Peppers

    In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred.

Sweet Potato Fries Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare Sweet Potatoes

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, and paprika until evenly coated.

  2. 8

    Bake Fries

    Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 9

    Build the Burger

    On a bun (not included in the ingredients), place a lettuce leaf followed by the black bean burger patty with melted cheese, grilled peppers, and a slice of tomato.

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