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Black Bean Burger

An easy recipe for black bean burger patties! This is one of my favorite vegan burgers, made with black beans and veggies. The ingredients are super simple (no processed vegan meat needed), but the taste is AMAZING! Very savory and flavorful, with a hearty meaty texture that is very satisfying.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 patties

Ingredients

For the Black Bean Patties

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms (3~4 pieces) finely chopped, can be subbed with other types of mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs see Ingredient Notes on how to make your own panko
  • 1 flax egg 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce see Ingredient Notes for substitutions
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp miso paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • a pinch of salt and pepper
  • 4 burger buns see Ingredient Notes for vegan options

Topping Suggestions

  • veggies such as lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onions
  • vegan cheese
  • pickles or jalepenos
  • spicy mayo equal amounts of ketchup, Sriracha sauce and vegan mayo

Instructions

  • Make Flax Egg: Combine ground flaxseed meal and water, and mix well. Let it sit in the fridge for 15~30 minutes until it thickens.
  • Drain, rinse and pat dry the black beans. Transfer them to a large bowl, and use a fork or a potato masher to partially mash them. You don't want to mash them too much, you want to leave some chunks for texture.
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  • Heat some oil in a pan and sauté chopped onions and mushrooms. Cook on medium for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent. Let it cool.
  • Add sautéed onions and mushrooms, flax egg, and the rest of the patty ingredients to the large bowl with black beans. Mix to combine. Divide the mixture equally to form 4 patties.
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  • Heat oil in a frying pan, and cook the patties on medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until well browned. Be careful when flipping the patties so that they do not fall apart.
    Alternative Cooking Method:
    You could also bake the patties in an oven. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 15 minutes at 200C/400F. Carefully flip the patties over half-way thru baking.
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  • Serve while warm over vegan burger buns and your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
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