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The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers

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These easy vegan black bean burgers are healthy and flavorful. Made with black beans and simple ingredients, they’re quick, delicious, and won’t fall apart! Perfect for the grill.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15-ounce) of black beans, drained and rinsed (low-sodium or no salt added)
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds + 2 1/2 Tablespoons of warm water
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs (whole wheat, panko, etc.)

Suggested Toppings

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

Instructions

Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 375˚F  and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make Your Flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with the warm water. Stir it up and set it aside. It’ll thicken up into something magical and wonderful.

Prep the Black Beans: Microwave your black beans in a large bowl for about 1 minute to slightly soften them. Then grab your trusty potato masher (or a fork) and go to town. You want them mashed but not pureed—leave some texture for a nice bite.

Mix It All Together: Add in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir in the soy sauce, flax egg, and bread crumbs. Mix it well until a thick black bean mixture forms. If it’s too wet, add more bread crumbs. If it’s too dry, add a small amount of water.

Form the Patties: Scoop out ⅓ cup of the burger mixture and form into patties. You should get about 4–5 black bean burger patties.

Bake or Cook: Place patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until firm.

Note: Want a little crisp? Toss them on a skillet over medium heat or throw them in the air fryer for about 4-5 minutes per side.

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Notes

Storage: Store leftover black bean burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezing: Freeze uncooked patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen or thaw before reheating.

Grilling: Chill the burger mixture first for firmer patties.

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free bread crumbs or quick oats.

Flavor Boost: Brush with BBQ sauce before baking or add a splash of soy sauce to the mix.

Pan-Fry/Air Fryer: Cook over medium heat or air fry 4–5 minutes per side for a crispy finish.

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