Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Oats

Elevate your meatless burger game with these irresistible Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Oats—perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone craving bold flavors. Packed with protein-rich black beans, hearty rolled oats, and an aromatic blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, these patties deliver irresistible spice and texture in every bite. A kick of jalapeño adds just the right amount of heat, while soy sauce rounds out the savory profile. Ready in under 30 minutes, these simple yet satisfying veggie burgers are pan-seared to crispy perfection. Serve them on toasted buns with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and creamy avocado for a wholesome, customizable meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This easy black bean burger recipe is an ideal option for weeknight dinners, backyard cookouts, or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.75 cup rolled oats
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra binding)
• 4 pieces burger buns
• 1 as desired lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and avocado (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some texture remaining.

Step 2

Add the rolled oats, minced garlic, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce to the bowl. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

If the mixture appears too wet, add breadcrumbs, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together when formed into a patty.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the skillet.

Step 6

Cook the burger patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and crispy on the outside and heated through.

Step 7

Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

Toast the burger buns if desired and assemble the burgers with the black bean patties, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, avocado, or any of your favorite toppings.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Oats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(895.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1532.8

Total Fat 43.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3520.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 55.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 455.1mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 1981.5mg	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: 26.0%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 59.4%