Ingredients
2 15oz. cans black beans
1/4 red onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp sriracha
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp ground cumin
1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 large egg
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned black beans. Add the black beans to a food processor along with the red onion, garlic, cilantro, sriracha, mayonnaise, cumin, soy sauce, and pepper. Pulse the ingredients until they are evenly mixed, but still slightly chunky.
Transfer the black bean mixture to a bowl and add one large egg and 1 cup breadcrumbs. Stir the ingredients together until they're evenly combined. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes.
Divide the black bean mixture into six equal portions, then shape each portion into a patty, about 3.5 inches in diameter, ½-inch thick.
To cook the black bean burgers, heat 1Tbsp cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add a few of the black bean burgers and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are well browned and heated through. Repeat with more oil and the rest of the patties until they're all cooked.
Place each patty in a bun, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Black beans are the star here — packed with plant-based protein and fiber, they form a hearty, meaty base that holds together beautifully when pulsed to a slightly chunky texture.
- Fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous note that balances the heat of the sriracha and the earthiness of the cumin — don't skip it!
- Plain breadcrumbs act as the binding agent that gives these patties their structure; letting the mixture rest for 5 minutes allows them to fully absorb moisture before shaping.
- Sriracha provides a gentle, building heat — feel free to increase or decrease the amount to suit your spice preference without affecting the burger's texture.
- Using a food processor to pulse rather than fully blend the ingredients ensures the patties have a satisfying chunky bite rather than a mushy consistency.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides roughly 14g of plant-based protein, making these burgers a solid meat-free protein source.
- Black beans are rich in dietary fiber, contributing approximately 9g per serving to support digestive health and promote satiety.
- These burgers are relatively low in saturated fat compared to beef patties, with the majority of fat coming from the heart-friendlier unsaturated fats in the cooking oil.
- The soy sauce contributes a significant portion of the sodium per serving — opt for a low-sodium version to reduce overall sodium content if desired.
- Black beans are an excellent source of folate and iron, both critical nutrients especially important for those following a plant-based diet.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories310
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat9 g72 g12.5%
- Saturated Fat1.2 g20 g6%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
- Cholesterol35 mg300 mg11.67%
- Sodium620 mg2300 mg26.96%
- Total Carbohydrate44 g275 g16%
- Dietary Fiber9 g28 g32.14%
- Total Sugars2 g
- Added Sugars1 g50 g2%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein14 g50 g28%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)8 mcg20 mcg40%
- Calcium80 mg1300 mg6.15%
- Iron4 mg18 mg22.22%
- Potassium520 mg4700 mg11.06%
- Vitamin A120 mcg900 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)4 mg90 mg4.44%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1 mg15 mg6.67%
- Vitamin K8 mcg120 mcg6.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.15 mg1.3 mg11.54%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.8 mg16 mg11.25%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.2 mg1.7 mg11.76%
- Folate130 mcg400 mcg32.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.1 mcg2.4 mcg4.17%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.4 mg5 mg8%
- Choline55 mg550 mg10%
- Phosphorus210 mg1250 mg16.8%
- Iodine4 mcg150 mcg2.67%
- Magnesium60 mg420 mg14.29%
- Zinc1.8 mg11 mg16.36%
- Selenium14 mcg55 mcg25.45%
- Copper0.35 mg0.9 mg38.89%
- Manganese0.6 mg2.3 mg26.09%
- Chromium3 mcg35 mcg8.57%
- Molybdenum45 mcg45 mcg100%
- Chloride380 mg2300 mg16.52%
