Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Name: Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 15½ ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup Refried beans; ½ Onion, finely minced; 1 Red bell pepper, finely minced; 1 tablespoon Cuban seasoning; ¾ cup Bread crumbs; 1 Egg; 1 Avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced; 1 Lime; 4 Burger buns; Fresh cilantro, optional; Non-stick cooking spray

Recipe GLPRaf824ff08ee169

Latin American

Main Course

25 min

460 cal

Servings: 4

Oven

Hearty and satisfying plant-based burgers made with black beans, refried beans, and fresh vegetables. These patties are baked until crispy on the outside and tender within, then topped with creamy avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.

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Ingredients

15½ ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed

½ cup Refried beans

½ Onion, finely minced

1 Red bell pepper, finely minced

1 tablespoon Cuban seasoning

¾ cup Bread crumbs

1 Egg

1 Avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced

1 Lime

4 Burger buns

Fresh cilantro, optional

Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained and rinsed black beans with the refried beans. Using a fork, partially mash the mixture until some beans are broken down but some whole pieces remain.
Add the minced onion, minced red bell pepper, and Cuban seasoning to the bean mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Add the bread crumbs and egg to the bean mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
Spray a 1/2 cup measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray. Using the measuring cup, scoop out 4 equal portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each portion with your hands to form patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Bake the patties for 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully flip each patty.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the patties are golden and firm.
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired. Place each baked patty on the bottom half of a bun.
Top each burger with 2 slices of avocado, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro if using, and the top bun. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

Black bean veggie burgers are widely available at Charlotte chains—every ingredient from black beans through burger buns lands at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger without a special trip. At roughly $1.75 to $2.00 per burger (beans and avocado drive the cost), this is solid budget eating for four servings. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you drain, mash, and fry efficiently, though expect closer to 30 if you're also toasting buns and slicing toppings. The main caveat is that these patties are best eaten fresh off the griddle or grill—they don't reheat as well as a traditional burger, making them a better choice for a planned weeknight dinner than a make-ahead meal, and the avocado topping darkens quickly if the burgers sit.