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    The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers

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    Looking for a quick and delicious plant-based burger you can throw together that tastes great? These quick and easy vegan black bean burgers are simple, delicious, and healthy.

    vegan black bean burger on cutting board.

    What do we want? Black Bean Burgers! How do we want them? We just want a recipe that doesn’t fall apart and suck!

    Ladies and gentlemen, meet your new favorite black bean burger recipe. It’s full of flavor, easy to make, inexpensive, and easily made gluten-free. Oh, it doesn’t fall apart or suck.

    I find most people are disappointed in veggie burgers because they want them to be like regular burgers. There’s a reason they’re not like regular burgers…it’s because they’re not! So, if that’s what you’re expecting you will be disappointed.

    But, if you’re looking for flavor and something you can take off a grill and stick between a bun you’ve come to the right place.

    This wholesome combination of black beans and spices makes these vegetarian burgers super tasty and satisfying. And, they’re excellent for your oven or grill. Let’s make them!

    ingredients

    Table of Contents

    • Vegan Black Bean Burger Ingredients
    • How To Make The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers
    • Recipe Tips and Suggestions
    • Black Bean Burger Serving Suggestions
    • Storing and Freezing
    • More Veggie Burger Recipes
    • The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers

    Vegan Black Bean Burger Ingredients

    One of the best things about this recipe apart from its simplicity is the fact it is extremely practical. It uses very basic and wholesome ingredients found at any local grocery store.

    • Beans: use low-sodium or no salt added black beans.
    • Flax: ground flaxseed is a great egg replacement. It helps the patties stay together and not fall apart when you bake them.
    • Panko Bread Crumbs: bread crumbs combined with the flax egg help the burgers bind and create a firm texture.
    • Spices: ultimately, this is up to you. I used smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. But, tailor this recipe to suit your tastes.

    How To Make The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers

    Start by preheating your oven to 375˚F  and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Make a flax egg by combining the ground flax and warm water and stirring until well combined. Set aside and begin preparing the black bean burgers. This will help to keep everything from falling apart.

    Microwave black beans in a large bowl for 1 minute to soften them just a bit. You can eliminate this step but I like working with soft beans.

    Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Then use a potato masher or fork to mash the black beans until they are finely mashed.

    Add in the bread crumbs along with the flax egg and mix until everything is well combined.

    Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup begin forming the burger patties. I was able to get 4-5 burgers from the mixture.

    Place the patties on the lined sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the burgers and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until they are browned and firm.

    black bean patties on baking sheet

    Serve the black bean burgers on a whole grain bun with your favorite toppings and condiments like my easy Cashew Mayo, lettuce, and tomato.

    Enjoy!

    black bean burger patties on cutting board with lettuce and onion

    Recipe Tips and Suggestions

    Play with the flavor and seasonings. Consider this recipe a simple road map and starting base for delicious veggie burgers. Get creative and feel free to use your favorite spices. A few of my favorite flavors are cilantro, oregano, and basil.

    Get saucy. Lightly brush the burgers with BBQ sauce or sriracha while cooking to add another level of flavor to these burgers.

    Set your black bean burger mixture in the fridge. I like to let it sit in the fridge for up to an hour before cooking the burgers. It’s not necessary but the mixture firms up nicely. This is good if you want to grill them or the mixture seems a little wet.

    Pan fry or grill your black bean burgers after baking. If you’re like me, I like a nice char on my veggie burgers. Toss them on the grill or in a hot nonstick skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side. Very nice.

    Make ahead. This recipe is excellent for making ahead of time. You simply put the mixture together in a large bowl, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also pre-make the patties, lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and store them the same way.

    Get umami with it! Umami is one of the five basic tastes and it’s usually described as the savory characteristic of broths and cooked meats. But, you can also add that essence to veggies and plant-based foods very easily. Skip the table salt and use a splash of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari to the mixture.

    Do I have to use bread crumbs? The short answer is “no.” If you are gluten-free one option is oats. They are my go-to for replacing bread crumbs. Toss them into a food processor and pulse them a few times making coarse oat flour. It works very well.

    black bean burger with ketchup and mustard

    Black Bean Burger Serving Suggestions

    Once you’re ready to crush these amazing black bean burgers fix’em up good! I like a generous spread of cashew vegan mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted whole-grain bun. Amaze…balls! A few of my other favorite toppings are my vegan sriracha mayo and easy pickled veggies with jalapeños! Talk about kickin’!

    Let’s talk about side dishes! These burgers go well with this healthy Summer Squash Sauté or Tomato Cucumber Salad and make for an incredibly full meal. But, here is a killer list of other healthy vegan side dishes that are great for dinner at the table or cookout:

    • Vegetarian BBQ Baked Beans
    • Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
    • The Best Vegan Potato Salad
    • Creamy Vegan Coleslaw
    • Easy Three Bean Salad

    Lastly, we can’t forget about french fries because as we all know they were made for burgers. I love these oil-free sweet potato fries from Faith at the Conscious Eater. My Crispy Baked Cajun Fries, Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes, or Crispy Vegan Hasselback Potatoes are awesome options as well.

    Storing and Freezing

    • Refrigerator: Place leftover cooked black bean burgers in a covered container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • Freezer: The black bean burgers are extremely freezer friendly and you can freeze them cooked or uncooked. You will need to thaw cooked burgers before reheating, but uncooked burgers can be cooked from frozen
    black bean burger with bite

    More Veggie Burger Recipes

    • Barbecue Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers
    • Mediterranean Bean Burgers by Dreena Burton
    • Grillable Veggie Burgers by Sweet Simple Vegan
    • Vegan Chicken Burgers by This Healthy Kitchen

    Enjoy these Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers and please leave a comment below with a star rating. And, be sure and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!

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    The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers

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    Looking for a quick and delicious plant-based burger you can throw together? These quick and easy vegan black bean burgers are simple, delicious, and healthy.

    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4–5 burgers 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 can (15-ounce) of black beans, drained and rinsed (low-sodium or no salt added)
    • 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds + 3 Tablespoons of warm water
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs (whole wheat, panko, etc.)

    Suggested Toppings

    • cashew mayo
    • sliced avocado
    • salsa
    • lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F  and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Make a flax egg by combining the ground flax and warm water and stirring until well combined. Set aside and begin preparing the black bean burgers.
    3. Microwave black beans in a large bowl for 1 minute.
    4. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Using a potato masher or fork, mash until black beans until they are finely mashed.
    5. Add the bread crumbs and the flax egg then mix until everything is well combined.
    6. Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup begin forming the burger patties. I was able to get 4-5 burgers from the mixture.
    7. Place the patties on the lined sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the burgers and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until they are browned and firm.
    8. Serve the black bean burgers with your favorite toppings.
    9. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Nutrition info is burger patties only using no salt added black beans.

    Play with the flavor and seasonings. Consider this recipe a simple road map and starting base for delicious veggie burgers. Get creative and feel free to use your favorite spices. A few of my favorite flavors are cilantro, oregano, and basil.

    Get saucy. Lightly brush the burgers with BBQ sauce or sriracha while cooking to add another level of flavor to these burgers.

    Set your black bean burger mixture in the fridge. I like to let it sit in the fridge for up to an hour before cooking the burgers. It’s not necessary but the mixture firms up nicely. This is good if you want to grill them or the mixture seems a little wet.

    Pan fry or grill your black bean burgers after baking. If you’re like me, I like a nice char on my veggie burgers. Toss them on the grill or in a hot nonstick skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side. Very nice.

    Make ahead. This recipe is excellent for making ahead of time. You simply put the mixture together in a large bowl, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also pre-make the patties, lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and store them the same way.

    Get umami with it! Umami is one of the five basic tastes and it’s usually described as the savory characteristic of broths and cooked meats. But, you can also add that essence to veggies and plant-based foods very easily. Skip the table salt and use a splash of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari to the mixture.

    Do I have to use bread crumbs? The short answer is “no.” If you are gluten-free one option is oats. They are my go-to for replacing bread crumbs. Toss them into a food processor and pulse them a few times making coarse oat flour. It works very well.

    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Vegan Main Dishes
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 burger
    • Calories: 134
    • Sugar: 0.5 g
    • Sodium: 9.9 mg
    • Fat: 1.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 22.9 g
    • Fiber: 8 g
    • Protein: 7.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: vegan black bean burgers, plant-based recipes, easy black bean burgers, WFPB burgers, easy vegan recipes

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    Comments

    1. Giselle

      January 04, 2023 at 7:19 pm

      Like many others, I LOVE how these do NOT crumble and fall apart! Really easy and I just donned disposable gloves and smooshed everything together like meatloaf instead of using a mashing utensil. Super easy with the warm beans. These burgers are perfect with a baked potato with olive oil and rosemary for my Daniel Fast. Oh, how I wish I would have had an avocado to top my burger with! I’ll plan better next time 😉 , Thank you, Shane!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Cathy

      December 18, 2022 at 5:41 pm

      I haven’t even tried these yet, and I know they’re gonna be delicious. I was disappointed with my last recipe from my book.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 20, 2022 at 11:32 am

        Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    3. Alexandra

      August 21, 2022 at 10:54 am

      So easy to make; very solid and very tasty.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Anna Russell

      August 20, 2022 at 4:42 pm

      Okay! This is the FIRST vegan burger I’ve made or ate that hasn’t been mushy inside and or has fallen apart! I just made another batch and doubled it. So good with your bar-b-que sauce on it! I also just made the second batch of Healthy broccoli cauliflower salad. That Creamy Cashew Mayo is delish!! (How many exclamation marks can I use?) I’ve got the Vegan buffalo Cauliflower Wings in the oven right now and can’t wait to try those out. I’m so grateful that I listen to Rip Esselstyn’s pod cast. You are the BEST.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 20, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        Anna, thank you so much and this whole thing made me smile. Exclamation marks aren’t necessary, but if you wouldn’t mind clicking the stars I’d really appreciate it:) Blessings.

        Reply
    5. Laurie

      June 26, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      This recipe is my go-to burger recipe. I love how they do not fall apart. I want to make them when we go camping this weekend, but my daughter-in-law does not like mushrooms. Can I just omit them or should I add something in their place? Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 27, 2022 at 12:16 am

        Hi, Laurie! This recipe does not contain mushrooms so yes, you can leave them out:)

        Reply
        • Luarie

          June 27, 2022 at 8:19 am

          Oh my gosh!!! Sorry! We are going camping, and I have looked at sooooo many recipes to figure out things we will all like. I do love these burgers!!

          Reply
    6. Amanda

      June 17, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      Mine turned out very dry. Any advice?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 19, 2022 at 5:45 pm

        When you make them again add a little water or soy sauce for a little moisture.

        Reply
    7. Michele

      June 13, 2022 at 8:16 pm

      These are the easiest burgers I’ve ever made. They taste great, and they didn’t fall apart! I made them with panko, but I’m going to try try the oatmeal suggestion next time.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Kristy Raihn

      June 09, 2022 at 7:18 pm

      You note that we can replace the table salt with tamari…but the recipe does not list salt as an ingredient???

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 10, 2022 at 2:49 pm

        It’s an “optional” ingredient and based on preference and taste.

        Reply
    9. Sarah

      June 07, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      These are so tasty! I added some chipotle sauce to mine so I ended up needing to add more panko (just a heads up for anyone wanting to try this), highly recommend-adds a nice kick and some extra smokiness to the burgers! These are so so good and incredibly simple! They hold together really nicely for cooking and stay together on your burger buns while eating too! This might just be my new go-to burger recipe!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 07, 2022 at 6:38 pm

        Thank you so much, Sarah…and def going to add some chipotle. LOVE…IT!

        Reply
    10. Peggy

      June 06, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Do these burgers hold together well?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 06, 2022 at 11:57 pm

        Yes.

        Reply
    11. Carol Bollard

      June 04, 2022 at 11:40 pm

      These were so easy to make and they turned out great! I made mine in hotdog bun shape because that’s what I had! Thank you, Shane!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 05, 2022 at 11:01 pm

        Awesome! Thank you.

        Reply
    12. Jill Purcell

      June 03, 2022 at 12:01 am

      In your description about freezing these burgers, you said “The black bean burgers are extremely freezer friendly and you can freeze them cooked or uncooked. You will need to thaw frozen cooked black bean burgers before being reheated, but pre-cooked burgers can be cooked frozen.” I’m confused–do you mean you need to thaw cooked burgers before reheating, but uncooked burgers can be cooked from frozen? Just trying to clarify what you meant.
      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 03, 2022 at 10:19 am

        I’ll rephrase, but yes, exactly what you said:)

        Reply
        • Jill Purcell

          June 03, 2022 at 1:55 pm

          Thank you for clarifying!

          Reply
    13. Sonia

      June 02, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      When do you add your flax egg mixture?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 02, 2022 at 5:29 pm

        Sorry about that. Just fixed the post. It gets added with the bread crumbs.

        Reply
    14. Shane Martin

      June 02, 2022 at 3:15 am

      Looking for a quick and delicious plant-based burger you can throw together that tastes great? These quick and easy vegan black bean burgers are simple, delicious, and healthy.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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