Black Bean and Walnut Burgers Recipe

Name: Black Bean and Walnut Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained well; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 3 tsp. chili powder; 18 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup cooked brown rice; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; ⅓ cup chopped red onion; 3 Tbs. canned corn; ⅓ cup cornmeal; guacamole, for garnish; chunky salsa, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Puree 2 1/2 cups beans with cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper until smooth.
2
Add rice, walnuts, onion, corn and remaining beans, and pulse 2 or 3 times to mix.
3
(Mixture should be stiff but not dry.)
4
Add 2 to 3 Tbs.
5
water to moisten, if necessary.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Cover and chill, if making ahead.
8
Divide mixture into 8 burgers.
9
Dredge burgers in cornmeal.
10
Chill 30 minutes (unless mixture has been made earlier and chilled).
11
Coat nonstick pan or grill with cooking spray.
12
Cook burgers over medium heat 4 minutes.
13
Flip, and cook 4 minutes more, or until heated through.
14
Garnish with guacamole and salsa, if desired, and serve.

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained well, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 3 tsp. chili powder, 18 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Black Bean and Walnut Burgers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean and Walnut Burgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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