Black Bean Burgers
If you're no stranger to meatless burgers, you've probably encountered your fair share of less-than-satisfying veggie burgers. Crafting plant-based burgers can be challenging: they must maintain their shape, possess a tender yet non-mushy texture, and above all, taste absolutely delicious. With our black bean burger recipe, we are confident that we've successfully accomplished all three aspects. The key lies in prioritizing the flavor rather than attempting to mimic the taste of beef. Whether you're transitioning to a meatless diet or preparing for a vegetarian cookout, continue reading to discover how to create these burgers in their best form:
Ingredients
- 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (3.5-oz.) package shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 avocado, chopped
- 1/4 c. loosely packed cilantro or parsley leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
FOR SERVING
- Toasted hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Sliced red onion
- Sliced avocado
- Vegan or regular mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Spread beans in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Place mushrooms and onion on another large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat, then spread in an even layer. Bake beans until they are dry and the skins are beginning to split, 7 to 9 minutes. Bake mushrooms and onions until tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Add beans, mushrooms, and onion to the bowl of a food processor, along with oats, avocado, cilantro, garlic, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides of food processor as needed. Let mixture rest 10 minutes in refrigerator, then form into 4 patties.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add veggie burgers to skillet and cook until outside is crisp and golden, and inside is heated through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Assemble burgers with preferred toppings.
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