Black Bean Burgers

Name: Black Bean Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 (15 oz) cans of black beans, washed and drained, divided; 1/2 medium onion, chopped into big pieces; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko); Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 – 6 hamburger buns; 1 sliced tomato; 4 leaves romaine lettuce or any other type of lettuce; 1 ripe avocado, sliced

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Prep 5 min
Total 25 min
Servings 4

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These black bean burgers are so delicious that you won’t even remember they don’t have any meat! My entire family loves these vegetarian burgers, including my husband, who is a meat eater. My secret is that I add different flavors to it. These burgers are delicious, easy to make and they’re perfect if you’re trying to reduce your intake of meat dishes.

by: Mommy’s Home Cooking

Updated Jul 17, 2017

Ingredients

2 (15 oz) cans of black beans, washed and drained, divided
1/2 medium onion, chopped into big pieces
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko)
Salt and black pepper to taste

To assemble the burgers

4 – 6 hamburger buns
1 sliced tomato
4 leaves romaine lettuce or any other type of lettuce
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Steps

1

In a food processor, put the black beans, onion, garlic, cilantro, egg, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a puree texture is reached.
2

Pour the puree into a large bowl, add the remaining cup of black beans and the breadcrumbs. Mix until you get a smooth mixture.
3

Lightly spray oil into a pan and heat over medium-low heat.
4

Form 4 – 6 patties. Place them in the hot pan and fry them, 6 minutes per side or until slightly golden brown.
5

To assemble the burgers: Place one patty over half a bun. Add the lettuce, tomato, and avocado to taste. Cover with the other half of the bun. Serve.