Vegan Black Bean Burger (Printable)

Hearty black bean burger with smoky chipotle mayo, oats, and spices for a flavorful plant-based meal.

# What You Need:

→ Black Bean Burgers

01 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
04 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
07 - 2.5 tbsp water
08 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for cooking

→ Chipotle Mayo

15 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
16 - 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
17 - 1 tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle can
18 - 1 tsp lime juice
19 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

20 - 4 vegan burger buns
21 - Lettuce leaves
22 - Sliced tomato
23 - Sliced red onion
24 - Pickles (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl and let thicken for 5 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
03 - Add oats, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, flax egg, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the beans; stir until fully combined.
04 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a firm patty.
05 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
06 - Combine vegan mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl; mix well and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Toast burger buns if desired to enhance texture and flavor.
08 - Spread chipotle mayo on buns, place a black bean patty on each, and top with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and pickles; serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These patties hold together beautifully without any weird binders or processed ingredients.
  • The smoky chipotle mayo adds a creamy kick that makes every bite feel indulgent.
  • You can have dinner on the table in about 35 minutes, even on a busy weeknight.
  • They're filling enough to satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining and rinsing the black beans, or your patties will be too wet and won't hold together.
  • Press the patties firmly when shaping them, or they'll fall apart in the pan.
  • Let the flax egg sit for the full 5 minutes so it thickens properly and does its job.
  • If your mixture feels too sticky, add a bit more breadcrumbs or oats until it's workable.
03 -
  • Toast your buns in the same skillet after cooking the patties to soak up any leftover flavor.
  • Add a slice of vegan cheese in the last minute of cooking and cover the pan so it melts perfectly.
  • Double the chipotle mayo recipe and use the extra as a dip for fries or veggies.
  • If your patties are browning too fast, lower the heat and give them more time to cook through.

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