My Favorite Black Bean Burgers

3.9 25 Published Jun 28, 2021, Updated May 28, 2024

A Bean Burger That Holds Together

The most exciting part (for me at least) is that these black bean burgers holds together really well. Making a flavorful bean burger is easy — it’s the texture that’s the hard part, especially when you’re trying to meet specific dietary needs. These burgers have no egg or bread crumbs so they’re vegan and gluten-free, yet the patties stay together perfectly. I consider that a win!

Here’s What You Need

The ingredients for these black bean burgers are really simple!

black beans – I used canned black beans, but feel free to cook your own from dry beans. yellow onion and garlic clove – sautéed onion and garlic add so much flavor to these burgers.olive oil – just a little healthy fat to sauté with. flaxseed egg – mix 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 2 tablespoons of water and set aside so it can thicken. This will act as an egg and help hold the burger together!old fashioned rolled oats – instead of breadcrumbs we’re using rolled oats to help bind the burgers together. low sodium tamari or soy sauce – adds a delicious, rich and salty flavor to the burgers. ketchup or tomato paste – another flavor component! Ketchup will make the burgers a tad sweeter, but either option works. pepitas – aka pumpkin seeds. Adds healthy fats and a little texture to the burger. fresh corn – you can also use frozen corn just make sure you thaw it first. The hint of sweetness that the corn adds is perfect!chili powder – the only spice we’re adding because it gives the burgers plenty of spice.fresh parsley – I love the addition of fresh herbs to this burger – it really elevates the flavor!optional flavor additions: hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Both of these options are great if you like a little spice. I personally love the heat these add, but don’t use them when I’m making these burgers for the family.

How to Serve Black Bean Burgers

I served the burgers over spring mix topped with my corn and avocado salad. Oh man, this combo was absolutely delicious! Isaac, who is a beef burger (with a bun) kind of guy, loved this meal and kept raving about how amazing the bean burgers were. I consider that a win! If you want to serve these burgers up like a traditional burger, simply add the cooked burger on a bun and top with your favorite burger toppings – mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado and/or pickles. Just use what you like!

What to Pair with These Burgers?

I love pairing traditional sides with these black bean burgers. Here’s what I would serve:

Baked Sweet Potato Fries – can’t go wrong with burgers + fries!Healthy Potato Salad – this is my take on a classic potato salad… it’s so good!Classic Broccoli Salad – I upgraded my mom’s classic recipe for another favorite side salad. Easy Fruit Salad – love adding in a fruit salad with my cookout meals. Vegan Mac and Cheese – for the ultimate nostalgia meal!

How to Cook Black Bean Burgers

I prefer to cook these bean burgers on the stovetop, but they hold together well so you can definitely throw them on the grill as well. I would just put them on the top rack and cook for about 5-7 minutes. You’re honestly just warming them up because all of the ingredients are already cooked!

How to Store Leftover Burgers

Cooked black bean burgers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days and up to 1-2 months in the freezer.

How to Freeze Black Bean Burgers

You can also freeze these black bean burgers before cooking, but I find it easier to freeze them once cooked! The patties aren’t as sticky to handle and the pre-cooked burgers heat up faster!