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Black Bean Burgers

Cultural Context

Black bean burgers originated in the United States as a delicious alternative to traditional beef burgers, catering to the growing vegetarian and health-conscious movement. They celebrate the rich flavors of black beans and spices, making them a staple at barbecues and family gatherings. Today, these burgers are enjoyed globally, with various adaptations incorporating different spices and toppings to suit diverse palates.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans black beans (15 ounces each)
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
roasted hatch chilies
olive oil
salt
3/4 cup toasted cashews

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: vegan cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Drain and rinse 2 cans of black beans, using water to help remove stray beans stuck in the can.

2

Spread the rinsed black beans in a single layer on a sheet tray and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes to dehydrate them slightly.

3

While the beans are in the oven, chop 1 onion and sauté it in a pan with a couple tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt until softened.

4

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the sautéing onion, cooking until fragrant.

5

Instead of using a poblano pepper, add roasted hatch chilies to the pan with the onion and garlic.

6

Pulse 3/4 cup of toasted cashews in a food processor until finely chopped, being careful not to over-process them into a paste.

7

Combine the dehydrated black beans, sautéed onion, garlic, hatch chilies, and chopped cashews in a large bowl and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

sheet traypanfood processor

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggdairy

Also Known As

Vegetarian BurgersBean Burgers

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