Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers

These easy vegan black bean burgers are super simple with only 5 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. They’re a tasty dinner or meal-prep recipe that you’ll want to make again & again!

Vegan Black Bean Burger Ingredients:

• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained & rinsed
• ½ cup old fashioned oats 
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste

How to Make Black Bean Burgers:

1️⃣ Step 1: Grind the oats

In a food processor or blender, pulse the oats until they are ground into a fine consistency. 

🥣 Step 2: Mix the ingredients

in a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Use a fork or potato masher to mash and mix the beans. 

🤗 Step 3: Make the patties

Divide the mixture into 4 even portions. Shape each portion into a ball and then flatten it to make a patty. 

🔥 Step 4: Cook the burgers

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 patty (or 2 if there’s room in your skillet). Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on each side, until cooked through and browned. Flip the burgers gently so that they maintain their shape. 

🍔 Step 5: Serve

Serve warm on a hamburger bun with all of your favorite fixings! 

Tips for This Recipe:

Mash the beans in your food processor:

If you like a smoother consistency to your burgers, add a can of beans to your food processor (after you blend the oats) and pulse until mostly smooth. Then add everything to a bowl and mash & mix together with a fork.

Handle with care:

Once your patties are formed, handle them with care as you cook/flip them. Once the burgers are cooked, they will be more firm.

How to know when they're cooked:

Cook the burgers for about 5 - 7 minutes on each side. The burgers should be heated through and slightly browned on each side.

How to store black bean burgers:

• In the fridge: once cooled, store the burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days.
• In the freezer: once cooled, store the burgers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.