Spicy Black Bean Burgers Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats; 1/2 - 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen or canned); 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 hamburger buns

Servings: persons

1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats
1/2 - 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen or canned)
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 hamburger buns

1
Place onion, jalapeno and garlic in a food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times.
2
Add beans, oats, corn, green onion, cumin, curry powder, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper and pulse 8 times. Scrape downs sides of the bowl and pulse an additional 5 to 8 times (depending on desired texture).
3
Place mixture into a mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
4
Remove chilled mixture from refrigerator and stir in breadcrumbs. Adjust seasonings.
5
Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium. Form mixture into four equal patties. Cook patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until a crust develops and the patties are heated through.
6
Remove patties from heat and place onto burger buns. Assemble burger with toppings and condiments of your choice and serve.

508

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 yellow onion, chopped, 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, 3 garlic cloves, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Bean Burgers falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Spicy Black Bean Burgers

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Variations & substitutions

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