Classic Homemade Black Bean Burger
A hearty, plant-based black bean burger packed with grated carrots, onions, and quick oats, served fresh on a toasted bun with creamy avocado and red onion.
These homemade black bean burgers offer a wholesome, nutrient-dense alternative to traditional meat patties. Combining protein-rich black beans with sautéed aromatic vegetables and quick oats creates a sturdy texture and savory flavor profile that holds together wonderfully in the pan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 4 buns
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a pan
Pour a small amount of olive oil into a frying pan to prepare for cooking the ingredientscite: 1.
Tip: Ensure the oil evenly coats the bottom of the pan. - 2Sauté the Onions
Add chopped onions into the frying pan with olive oil and cook until softened and translucent.
Tip: Stir frequently to ensure the onions cook evenly without burning. - 3Season with Salt
Sprinkle salt over the onions in the pan to help draw out moisture and enhance their flavorcite: 1.
Tip: Seasoning early helps the onions sweat and caramelize better. - 4Add Pepper
Grind fresh black pepper directly into the pan with the onions and salt mixture.
Tip: Freshly ground pepper provides the best aroma and punch. - 5Add Carrots to Onions
Add the shredded carrots into the frying pan containing the cooked onions and continue to sauté until softened.
Tip: Sautéing the carrots with onions softens them and blends the flavors before mixing with the beans. - 6Prepare Black Beans
Place rinsed and drained black beans into a large glass bowl, preparing them for the mashing process.
Tip: Make sure the beans are well-drained so the burger mixture does not become too wet. - 7Mash the Black Beans
Using a potato masher, firmly mash the black beans inside the glass bowl until they reach a thick, chunky consistency.
Tip: Leave some texture rather than making a completely smooth paste for a better burger bite. - 8Combine Veggies and Beans
Add the cooked onion and carrot mixture directly into the bowl with the mashed black beans.
Tip: Mix them thoroughly while the vegetables are still warm to help incorporate the flavors. - 9Add Quick Oats
Add one-half cup of quick oats into the mixing bowl with the mashed black beans, cooked onions, and carrots to serve as a binding agentcite: 1.
Tip: Quick oats act as a binder to help hold the burger patties together. - 10Mix Thoroughly
Mix the quick oats evenly into the glass bowl containing the mashed black beans, cooked onions, and carrots so the patties hold their shapecite: 1.
Tip: Quick oats help bind the ingredients together so the patties hold their shape. - 11Form the Patties
Take portions of the well-mixed combination and use your hands to firmly shape them into individual pattiescite: 1.
Tip: Pack the mixture tightly so the patties do not fall apart during cooking. - 12Pan-fry the patties
Place the formed black bean patties into a preheated frying pan with olive oil and cook until browned on both sides.
Tip: Ensure the pan is heated properly before adding the patties so they develop a nice crust. - 13Pan-Fry the Patties
Place the formed patties into the hot preheated pan with olive oil and pan-fry until they are nicely browned on each sidecite: 1.
Tip: Cook over medium heat to ensure the inside warms through without burning the outside.
