Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMetropolitan Kitchen & LoungeBlack Bean Burger Recipe

Black Bean Burger Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Handmade black bean patty, avocado, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun

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Ingredients

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Black Bean Patty

Burger Assembly

Method

Black Bean Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Black Beans

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

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the breadcrumbs, diced red bell pepper, diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. 4

    Cook the Patties

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are crispy and heated through.

Chipotle Aioli Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Aioli Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle in adobo sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder. Stir until smooth and well blended.

Burger Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Lightly toast the brioche buns on a grill or skillet until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Burger

    Spread a generous amount of chipotle aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Place a black bean patty on top, followed by slices of avocado, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and onion slices. Top with the other half of the bun.

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