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Flavorful Loaded Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers Easy Recipe with Fresh Toppings

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Hearty and satisfying vegetarian black bean burgers loaded with smoky spices and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) rolled oats (gluten-free oats work too)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
  • 1 ripe tomato, sliced
  • 1 avocado, mashed with a squeeze of lime juice and pinch of salt
  • Thinly sliced red onion
  • Optional: pickled jalapeños
  • Whole wheat burger buns or gluten-free buns if preferred
  • Your favorite condiments like mustard, ketchup, or vegan mayo

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Mash them lightly with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole beans for texture (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Add 1/2 cup rolled oats, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the mashed beans. Stir to combine.
  3. Sprinkle in ground cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 even patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Add more oats if too wet or a splash of water or lime juice if too dry.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden crust forms and patties are heated through.
  6. While patties cook, slice tomato, rinse lettuce, thinly slice red onion, and mash avocado with lime juice and salt (about 5 minutes).
  7. Toast burger buns lightly if desired. Spread mashed avocado on the bottom bun, place the black bean patty on top, then layer with tomato, lettuce, and red onion. Add pickled jalapeños or condiments as desired.
  8. Serve immediately while patties are warm and toppings are crisp.

Notes

Do not over-mash the black beans to keep texture. Use medium heat to get a golden crust without burning. Patties can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. For gluten-free, substitute oats with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. Can be grilled or baked at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Freeze uncooked patties on a tray before storing in freezer bags.

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