Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Boldly seasoned and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Spicy Black Bean Burgers are a flavor-packed plant-based alternative you'll want to add to your meal rotation. Made with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and fragrant spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, these patties are perfectly spiced to satisfy any craving. A touch of cayenne pepper gives them a subtle heat, while breadcrumbs and an egg bring the mixture together for a patty that is crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, these vegetarian burgers are perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues. Serve them on toasted buns with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and your favorite condiments for a customizable, mouthwatering meal. Perfectly balanced in flavor, these hearty burgers are a crowd-pleasing way to enjoy plant-based goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Black beans
• 0.5 medium, finely diced Red onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 60 grams Sweet corn kernels
• 80 grams Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoons Cumin
• 1 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Burger buns
• 4 leaves Lettuce
• 4 Tomato slices

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some bean pieces for texture.

Step 2

Add the finely diced red onion, minced garlic, and sweet corn kernels to the mashed beans.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg and then mix it into the bean mixture.

Step 4

Add the breadcrumbs, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until fully combined. The mixture should hold together; if it's too wet, add a touch more breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form them into burger patties. Place the patties on a plate and let them rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to firm up.

Step 6

Heat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 7

Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Add more olive oil as needed for cooking.

Step 8

Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 9

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice on the bottom half of each bun. Add a black bean patty and top with your favorite condiments before adding the top bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy black bean burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1010.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1609.4

Total Fat 48.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 5919.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 58.5g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 481.7mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 812.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 58.6%