Jul 13 2026

Black Bean Burger Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Grilled Black Bean Burger, topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado & Chipotle Mayo. Served on a Brioche Bun & With Your Choice of a Regular Side.

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Ingredients

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Burger Ingredients

Toppings

Bun

Side (Optional)

Method

Burger Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Black Beans

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

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

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

  3. 3

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each portion into a patty.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat, and brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.

  2. 5

    Cook Patties

    Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are heated through and have grill marks.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    While the patties are cooking, toast the brioche buns on the grill for about 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place a grilled black bean patty on top, then layer with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and avocado. Top with the other half of the bun.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve with a Side

    Serve the black bean burgers with your choice of fries or salad on the side for a complete meal.

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