Black bean burgers on wooden cutting board with vegetable condiements

Dinner / Seasonal - Fall

Black Bean Burgers

6 Servings

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes

Kid-Friendly

Diet Style

HF
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V

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 1 (15oz) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ onion, diced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grape seed oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven

    Preheat oven to 375º.

  2. Mash

    Place beans in a large mixing bowl and, using a potato masher, mash the beans until they're almost a paste.

  3. Add remaining ingredients

    Add in all remaining ingredients except grape seed oil and mix well.

  4. Shape into patties

    Shape into six individual patties and brush patties with grape seed oil on both sides.

  5. Arrange patties

    Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange patties in a single layer.

  6. Bake

    Bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes or until patties firm up.

  7. Serve

    Serve on in a whole-wheat pita or on a whole-wheat bun with your favorite condiments.

Chef Gary in YMCA chef uniform

Chef's Note:

Once patties are firm, place them under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to get them brown and crispy on top. The burgers can be frozen and individually wrapped in plastic wrap and will keep in the freezer for one month.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    216

  • Fat

    14g

  • Saturated Fat

    3g

  • Protein

    12g

  • Total Carbs

    24g

  • Fiber

    6g

  • Sugar

    2g

  • Sodium

    272mg

  • Cholestrol

    41mg