Vegetarian Classic Cheeseburger

Satisfy your burger cravings with this hearty and flavor-packed Vegetarian Classic Cheeseburger, the perfect plant-based twist on a timeless favorite. Made with a savory black bean patty infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin, this recipe delivers bold, smoky flavors in every bite. Topped with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy pickles, and a dollop of ketchup and mustard, it's everything you love about a cheeseburger—minus the meat! Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make vegetarian burger is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it on a soft hamburger bun for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Perfect for fans of vegetarian comfort food, this recipe is bound to become a new classic at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 0.5 small red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 slices cheese slices (such as cheddar or American)
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 medium tomato
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices pickles
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup mustard

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the mashed beans along with the breadcrumbs, egg, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined and the mixture holds together well.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each into a patty approximately 1 inch thick.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.

Step 5

During the last minute of cooking, place a cheese slice on top of each patty and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, prepare the toppings. Slice the tomato into thin rounds and wash/crisp the lettuce leaves.

Step 7

To assemble the cheeseburgers, place each patty on a hamburger bun's bottom half. Top each with tomato slices, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, and mustard as desired.

Step 8

Finish with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(961.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1695.6

Total Fat 93.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 316mg	0%
Sodium 6492.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 112.4g	0%

Vitamin D 72IU	0%
Calcium 1124.7mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1244.8mg	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: 43.1%

Protein: 23.0%

Carbs: 33.9%