Black bean veggie burgers are about confidence, not imitation. They don’t try to pretend to be something else they stand on their own with texture, flavor, and substance. Beans bring heartiness, vegetables add freshness, and simple seasonings do the rest.
This is the kind of recipe that grew out of practicality. Beans are affordable, filling, and easy to keep on hand. When mashed and mixed with vegetables, they become something you can shape, cook, and share. They hold together, satisfy hunger, and fit right into everyday meals.
In the Let’s Veg lifestyle, black bean burgers represent balance. They’re familiar enough to feel comforting and vegetable-forward enough to feel good about. Serve them on a bun, over greens, or tucked into a wrap no rules, just good food that works.
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
- Mash the Beans
- Place black beans in a bowl and mash until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
- Add breadcrumbs, onion, vegetables, garlic, egg, olive oil, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until combined and able to hold shape.
- Shape into 4-6 patties.
- Chill 10 minutes if mixture feels soft.
- Pan-cook: Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side, until golden.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping once.
- Serve on buns, with your favorite toppings.