Description
These vegan smoky chipotle black bean burgers are a flavor explosion that is smoky, spicy, creamy, and deeply savory. They require no food processor, use simple pantry ingredients, and cook in about 20 minutes for a perfect crispy exterior and soft interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Optional: ½ cup corn, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 1 jalapeño
Instructions
- Grind the rolled oats into a coarse flour using a blender or by crushing them in a bag with a rolling pin.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and let sit for 5 minutes until gelatinous.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mash the drained and rinsed black beans with a potato masher or fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the sautéed onion and garlic, ground oats, flax egg, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, and soy sauce to the mashed beans. Mix well.
- Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Divide the mixture into 4-6 patties, pressing them firmly to hold together.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Avoid moving them too much to ensure a good crust.
- Serve immediately on buns with desired toppings.
Notes
Rinsing the beans thoroughly is crucial to remove excess sodium and starch. Cook onions first to mellow their flavor. Let patties cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side to form a crust. If the mixture is too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add a splash of water. Patties can be chilled for 15-20 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 14
Keywords: vegan, black bean burgers, chipotle, smoky, spicy, plant-based, easy dinner, gluten-free option