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Protein-Packed Black Bean Burgers

A hearty, protein-rich vegetarian burger made with black beans, rolled oats, and aromatic spices for a firm, satisfying texture.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Burger Base
  • 30 oz black beans, rinsed and drained pat dry thoroughly
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 whole wheat burger buns

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the drained black beans dry with paper towels to ensure a firm texture.
  3. Mash the beans in a large bowl until coarse, leaving some whole beans for texture.
  4. Stir in the oats, onion, pepper, garlic, soy sauce, paprika, and cumin until uniform.
  5. Shape the mixture into four equal patties about 1 inch thick.
  6. Arrange patties on the baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  8. Let the burgers rest for 5 minutes before serving on toasted buns.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze wrapped in parchment for up to 2 months.