Black Bean Burgers

Hearty, smoky black bean patties bound with oats and toasted cumin, pan-seared until crisp outside and tender inside. A satisfying plant-based burger that holds together on the grill or in a skillet without falling apart.

By YumYum Editorial · Vegan & Vegetarian

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup rolled oats, blitzed into coarse flour
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for cooking
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• to taste Lettuce, sliced tomato, and pickles, to serve

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Spread the drained black beans on a baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels, then mash about two-thirds in a large bowl with a fork, leaving some beans whole for texture.
3. Add the sautéed onion mixture, oat flour, cumin, smoked paprika, ketchup, soy sauce, panko, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans and mix until cohesive and scoopable.
4. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes, then divide into 4 equal portions and shape into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
5. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook the patties 4-5 minutes per side, pressing gently once, until a deep golden crust forms and the centers are hot throughout.
7. Toast the burger buns cut-side down in the same skillet for 1 minute until golden.
8. Assemble with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and your favorite sauce, and serve immediately.