The BEST Black Bean Burgers
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Andy Hay
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Spring is in the air and today just felt like a burger day. I love a good burger. In an effort to keep with meatless Monday, though, I tackled a Black Bean Burger. I was super-impressed with how it turned out. A great substitute for your standard burger!
The best part of this recipe is that you can totally make it your own! The beans, eggs, and bread crumbs are musts, but feel free to add any veggies, spices or sauces to make the burger uniquely yours – never feel trapped by a recipe!
Ingredients:
Burger Patties
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 cup bread crumps (gluten free are fine)
- ½ cup grated sweet potato
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp greek yogurt
- zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chipotle pepper powder
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
The Rest
- 6 brioche burger buns
- Tomato slices
- Lettuce
- Caramelized onions
- Mayo
- Havarti cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbs butter
Instructions:
- I am so happy you are making this recipe. I am super proud of it! Let's do this. First, drain the canned beans and give them a rinse using a mesh strainer. Pour beans into bowl and mash with a fork. You want some texture so don't go too crazy, but mash for a good 2-3 mins. #exercise.
- Next up, add in everything else! Bread crumbs, sweet potato, egg, yogurt, lime zest, salt, pepper, paprika, chipotle powder, onion powder, cumin, cilantro, and anything else you have in your fridge that you think will taste good! Mix everything together.
- Form 6 good sized burger patties. If you have a ring mould this becomes a bit easier, if not just form regular patties by hand. If you have the moulds, lay the proper size down on a piece of parchment paper and and spoon in the mixture. Remove ring. Place all of the burgers in the fridge for 15 mins or so to allow them to firm up.
- Next up, get a pan heated over medium high heat. Add olive oil and a tbsp butter. Once butter is melted, lay burgers down and leave them for around 5 mins. You want to get a nice crust so it's important not to move them around. After 5 mins flip and place cheese on if you are using. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Boom! You are done. Build the burger! Show your creativity!! ENJOY!
Andy Hay
Andy is the founder of ECK, Chef, and let’s admit it… the reason you’re here. He taught himself to cook, and it all paid off when he secured his spot in the season 5 Finale of Master Chef Canada. Now, Andy uses his big energy to showcase recipes that actually make people want to cook. His brand was built on butter and East Coast charm, and Andy’s kept that same energy ever since. Off-camera, you’ll find him doing what started it all: cooking for his two daughters, wife and the people he loves.
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Our family loves this recipe. The first time I made it, I found them to crumble easy, so the 2nd time I made them, I used a food processor to help with mashing the beans while leaving some texture (left some chunky bits), and I also added an extra egg. They held together better for me. Thanks for the great recipe Andy!
Great notes, Monique! Glad you liked them!
Love this recipe! But need to know what size can of beans!
Hi Katie, a standard 540 ml can is recommended! Let me know what you think after you give this a try.
Thanks for the recipe Andy
Quick question the grated sweet potato is that cooked or grated raw? Thank you.
Great question, Paul—it’s grated raw sweet potato. It cooks through as the patties fry.
So Yummy!!
Will definitely be making again!!
Glad you loved this one, Brenda!