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Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Spicy Black Bean Burgers

Entrees

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Beans

Occasion

4th of July

Nutrition

1/2 cup serving

Cook Time

30 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

3 cups black beans cooked, divided; or 2 15 oz cans, rinsed and drained
1 medium bell pepper green; roughly chopped
1 medium onion roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
3 tbsps chili powder
2 tbsps cumin ground
2 tsps hot sauce (more or less depending on your heat tolerance)
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs (see notes for plant-based substitute)
2 cups breadcrumbs divided (see notes for gluten-free alternative)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, set aside.
In the basin of a food processor, combine 2 cups of the black beans, bell pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, and salt. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste—scraping the sides as necessary. Don’t have a food processor? Check the recipe notes for an alternative method. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Add in the remaining black beans, the eggs and 1 cup of the breadcrumbs, mix well. Continue adding breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup at a time, until the mixture can easily be formed into patties.
Form the mixture into six large patties and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the burgers begin to brown, feel firm, and start to crack on top. Serve immediately or freeze.
To freeze, let burgers cool completely, then freeze flat on a baking sheet until solid, about 3 hours. Transfer to a labeled zip-top freezer bag. Will keep in the freezer for about 3 months. Defrost before heating in skillet, on grill, or in the oven.