Go Back

The Best Black Bean Veggie Burger

A flavorful Black Bean Veggie Burger with a kick!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce can Bush's Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • Additional burger toppings like sliced tomatoes onions, lettuce, etc. as desired.

Instructions

  • Place rinsed beans in a large bowl and mash well using a potato masher or a fork.
  • Add the egg, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper and Sriracha. Blend, using your hands, until well combined. Shape mixture into six patties.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until each side is golden brown and cooked through. (8-10 minutes depending on the size of your patties).
  • Transfer to buns and top with additional toppings as desired. (We topped each burger with extra Sriracha, which was delicious!). Serve hot.

Notes

Recipe adapted from www.wholefoods.com