Heart-Healthy Black Bean Burger
Savor the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with this Heart-Healthy Black Bean Burger, packed with wholesome ingredients and bold, smoky flavors. Made with protein-rich black beans, aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, and nutrient-dense rolled oats, these plant-based patties are not only delicious but also incredibly filling. The recipe leans on a flaxseed “egg” for binding, making it vegan-friendly and perfect for a balanced diet. A quick sauté in olive oil followed by a short bake ensures these burgers are beautifully crisp on the outside while firm and hearty on the inside. Served on whole-grain buns with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and creamy avocado, this burger is the ultimate marriage of flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an easy, heart-healthy dinner choice that will leave you satisfied without the guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 cup white or red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 0.75 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking
- 4 pieces whole grain hamburger buns
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and rinse the black beans, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Place them in a large bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks for texture.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken into a flax egg.
Add the chopped red bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix well to combine.
Stir in the thickened flax egg and rolled oats until everything is well combined and the mixture holds together.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.
Place the browned patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes to ensure they are heated through and firmed up.
Toast the whole grain buns lightly in the oven or a toaster.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, add a black bean patty, then top with slices of tomato and avocado. Cover with the top bun.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4146 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.3 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 85.8 g | 306% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.6 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 4104 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
