Truth be told I've never tried a Black Bean Burger prior to making one for this post. I've seen them on menus at my favorite vegetarian restaurants and have always been curious.
My favorite beans to make {and eat/inhale} are Cuban Black Beans and the base of this burger is inspired by them.
Ingredients
For the mojo:
- 1 cup cilantro
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ¼ tsp of each: salt pepper, cumin
For the burger mix:
- ½ can of black beans {drained half will be mashed and the other half whole}
- 1 cups each of cooked quinoa and brown rice {you can use only quinoa or brown rice if you prefer make sure to season them well}
- ¼ cup of each of diced red peppers red onions
- 1-2 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp of salt pepper
Instructions
- In a blender pulse all the mojo ingredients together until until garlic and cilantro is pureed thoroughly, store and set aside. Mash up half of the black beans with a fork and leave the other half whole. In a large bowl combine all your burger ingredients {with the exception of the bread crumbs}. You want a burger like consistency if the mixture is too loose start stirring in the bread crumbs and mix again {hands work best}.
- Form your patties {I did slider size patties} then brush on the mojo on each side of the pattie. For best results store them in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the patties to harden a bit more.
- Since this is a looser consistency than your standard meat burger you will need to grill them over some aluminium foil or even a cast iron {I used the cast iron and got some great crips edges to the burgers}.
- They cook up fast about 5 minutes per side.
- I served my burgers on grilled pita bread and brushed a little mojo on each prior to serving them.
A great vegetarian option for your next cookout – Michelle Lara
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I like eating black bean burgers and I’m nowhere close to vegetarian, I just like the flavor. Good point on how to grill them, I too use either a skillet or griddle for them.