Chipotle Black Bean Burgers

Spice up your life with these sizzling black bean patties! Sultry chipotle leads the charge with a little kick of sriracha that lingers. They’re ideal for meal prep since they freeze and reheat beautifully. Meat is obsolete when you have such rich flavors and powerful plant protein all in one bite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Chill Time30

Total Time1 10

Servings: burgers

Calories: 186kcal

Author: Hannah Kaminsky

Ingredients

1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 chipotles canned in adobo sauce, minced plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
2 15-ounce cans black beans, no-salt added rinsed & thoroughly drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sriracha optional
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
salt, to taste optional

Instructions

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the onion and garlic, sautéing for 5 – 6 minutes, until translucent and aromatic. Add a small splash of water if needed to prevent it from sticking. Incorporate the minced chipotles and adobo sauce, cook for another minute, then remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, mash the black beans well, leaving a bit of texture with some whole beans remaining. Add the sautéed onion and garlic, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, cumin, sriracha (if using), and black pepper, stirring well to combine. Mix in the oats last, then season with salt to taste.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Create 8 equal patties, each using about a ⅓ cup of black bean mixture. Use a large ice cream scoop or measuring cup for consistency, then gently pat them out with lightly moistened hands. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Bake in a 375-degree preheated oven for 20 – 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned around the edges. Serve hot, with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Serving suggestion: Serve burgers on lightly toasted whole grain or gluten-free buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices, and more. Alternately, serve them naked, alongside rice, corn on the cob, and/or roasted vegetables.

Notes: Fully cooked black bean patties will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. Store them in an airtight container, separated by layers of parchment paper. Reheat in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 4 – 6 minutes, or air fry at 370 degrees for 5 minutes, until hot all the way through.

Nutrition Facts only includes the black bean burger patty.

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