Vegan Black Bean Burger (Printable Version)
A hearty black bean burger with smoky chipotle mayo, packed with veggies and spices.
# What You Need:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free optional)
07 - 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
08 - 3 tbsp water
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 - 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
→ Chipotle Mayo
15 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
16 - 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
17 - 1 tsp adobo sauce
18 - 1 tsp lime juice
19 - Pinch of salt
→ To Serve
20 - 4 vegan burger buns
21 - Sliced tomato
22 - Sliced red onion
23 - Leafy lettuce
24 - Avocado slices (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Combine ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl; let thicken for 5 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, retaining some texture.
03 - Add diced onion, bell pepper, garlic, oats, breadcrumbs, flax egg, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans; mix thoroughly.
04 - Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
05 - Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and heated through.
06 - In a small bowl, blend vegan mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt.
07 - Toast burger buns if desired.
08 - Spread chipotle mayo on buns; layer with lettuce, tomato, onion, black bean patty, and avocado slices; top with remaining bun and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They're hearty enough to feel like real comfort food, not a compromise.
- The chipotle mayo does all the heavy lifting—you get that restaurant-quality smokiness at home.
- You can make the patties ahead and pan-fry them whenever you're ready, so it's perfect for feeding people on different schedules.
02 -
- Wet ingredients are the enemy—if your mixture feels damp, add a tablespoon more breadcrumbs and mix again, or your patties will fall apart.
- The flax egg isn't negotiable; it's what keeps these together, so don't skip letting it thicken for those five minutes.
03 -
- Don't skip the smoked paprika; it's the spice that makes people think there's meat in here until you tell them otherwise.
- If your patties are falling apart during cooking, they needed more time in the fridge or a bit more binder—there's always a next time to adjust.