Vegan Black Bean Burger (Printable)
A smoky black bean burger with chipotle mayo, avocado, tomato, and crisp lettuce on toasted buns.
# What You Need:
→ Black Bean Patties
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 red onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
05 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
06 - 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
07 - 3 tbsp water
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
→ Chipotle Mayo
14 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
16 - 1 tsp lime juice
17 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
18 - 4 vegan burger buns
19 - 1 avocado, sliced
20 - 1 tomato, sliced
21 - 1 cup lettuce leaves
22 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Mix ground flaxseed with water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - In a large bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture for bite.
03 - Add red onion, garlic, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and the prepared flax egg. Mix until fully combined.
04 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about 1 inch thick.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side until crispy and heated through.
06 - While patties cook, combine vegan mayo, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
07 - Lightly toast burger buns in the skillet or toaster for added texture.
08 - Spread chipotle mayo on bottom bun, add black bean patty, avocado slices, tomato, lettuce, and red onion. Top with remaining bun half.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The chipotle mayo makes everything taste better and keeps in the fridge for weeks
- These patties hold together beautifully without falling apart like so many homemade versions
- One batch makes enough for dinner tonight plus leftovers for lunch the next day
02 -
- Letting the patties rest in the fridge for thirty minutes before cooking helps them hold together even better
- If the mixture feels too wet add a tablespoon more breadcrumbs until you can easily form patties
03 -
- Do not skip the smoked paprika since it provides the essential smoky element
- Using a cast iron skillet creates the best crispy exterior but any pan will work