Want more vegetarian recipes? Try Pupusas, Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Veggie Enchiladas, or a Buddha Bowl! Serve: on a hamburger bun or in a lettuce wrap with chipotle mayo and your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, onion, sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, or pickles. Mash Beans: Drain and rinse black beans then blot with paper towel to remove extra water. Mash well with fork. Form Patties: Add veggie mixture to bowl with black beans and mix in spices and beaten egg. Stir in breadcrumbs. Divide mixture into 4 or 5 portions and form into patties. To Grill: Oil your grill then add the black bean burger patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side. To cook in Oven: bake on a lined baking sheet, at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes on each side. To cook on Stovetop: cook patties in a greased grill pan or skillet over medium heat, for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Assemble black bean burger patties and keep covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook. To Freeze: Place raw or cooked black bean burger patties flat inside a freezer safe bag or container with parchment paper in between the layers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before cooking, or cook from frozen, over medium heat.
Serve With:
Homemade French Fries or Sweet Potato Fries Air Fryer Potato Wedges Baked Potato Salad Corn Salad Coleslaw Ambrosia Salad Baked Beans
I first shared this recipe March 2016. Updated June 2019, June 2022 and June 2024.
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