I started making black bean burgers quite a few years ago when we were living on a very tight budget. They are cheap to make because they are meatless. I continue to make them because they are frugal but also because they are healthy, quick and easy, and good.
Yield: 4 burgers
Black Bean Burgers
An easy meatless meal.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 1 cup shredded jack cheese, if you like it spicy use pepper jack, (cheddar works too )
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- extra salsa
- 4 hamburger style buns or rolls
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together egg and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add beans, bread crumbs, cheese, salsa, salt, cumin, and lemon juice.
- Mix well.
- Form into 4 patties.
- Cook patties in a non stick pan. I use a non stick griddle type pan. If you use a regular fry pan you will need to use some oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook about 5 minutes and then turn over and cook 5 minutes more or until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve on buns with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 952Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 2348mgCarbohydrates: 89gFiber: 6gSugar: 11gProtein: 54g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
These look wonderful – I can’t wait to try them!
Blessings,
Liisa
I think I might try these…I love black bean garden burgers that they sell here at Burgerville. (Do you remember Burgerville from your northwest days?)
Yes, I remember Burgerville. They have really good hamburgers and fries. I would choose them over Mc D’s or Burger King anyday. Too bad we don’t have them here. 🙂 My husband doesn’t like garden style burgers. But he really likes these. You should give them a try. Let me know if you do and what you think.
this sounds great! I always order Blackbean burgers at Burgerville!!!
These sound great! We really like black beans and usually have several cans in the pantry. My husband likes veggie burger type things and really doesn’t like burgers. I’ll have to give these a try.
Jill
You can use this basic recipe and season it up how you want it. Add things to make it spicer or whatever your family likes.
Oh yay! I was hoping to find a Black Bean Burger recipe among the other bean recipes 🙂 I will be making these soon!! I hope you enjoy the refried bean burgers I posted 🙂
I’m going to have to try these. They look and sound so yummy and I love black beans.
I’ve made these twice so far!!! They’re so quick and easy and GOOD!!!!
I am glad you like them Tiffany!
These are great! My hubby determined that the were an acceptable dinner despite having no meat! Thank you!
Love black beans going to try these soon!
Do you think you could freeze these? I made a bunch of black beans and need to use em up! Thanks. Love your blog!
@kim, I have never tried it, but I think it would probably work well. I would love to hear how it turns out if you try it.