Spicy Black Bean Burger

These spicy black bean burgers are packed with protein, bold seasonings, and a smokey kick! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a BBQ, they’re easy to make, customisable, and full of hearty texture. Whether you’re vegetarian or just love a good veggie burger, this recipe will add some heat to your next meal!

What you need

Burgers

• flax egg (1 tbsp flaxmeal, 3 tbsp water)
• red onion
• black beans
• breadcrumbs
• cooked brown rice
• paprika
• cumin
• chilli
• garlic powder
• cornstarch
• balsamic vinegar

Burger sauce

• vegan mayo
• tomato sauce
• sriracha
• dijon mustard

Toppings

• burger buns
• vegan cheese
• pickles
• lettuce

How to make vegan spicy black bean burger

Firstly, take the flax egg and put in the fridge to set. As a rule of thumb, flax egg is one part flax, three parts water. This will come together into a jelly texture to replace the egg to bind the burger. 

Then drain and rinse the black beans and mash with a potato mash or fork in a bowl. 

Next, blend and add the breadcrumbs, prep and chop the remaining ingredients, and add into the bowl with the set flax egg from the fridge. Mix together thoroughly (I like to use my hands to do this to bring the ingredients together).

Divide and mould the burgers into four large patties, or six medium patties (photographed is the mix separated into four which makes for a very chunky burger). It’s easiest to divide evenly first, then roll into balls, and flatten. 

After you’ve made your patties, refrigerate for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow them to set, making them easier to cook.

As a delicious topping, mix the vegan mayo, tomato ketchup, sriracha and mustard into a simple burger sauce. 

After making your sauce, prepare your toppings before frying your burgers. I like to add jalapeños, lettuce, salsa and avocado for these bean burgers. 

Finally, heat some olive oil in a pan over a high heat. And then add the burgers and fry on either side for 5-10 minutes, or until fully browned. These woud also work brilliantly on a BBQ! 

When the burgers are nearly done, you can also add a slice of vegan cheese on top of each patty and cover with a lid until the cheese melts.

(Optional) Toast the burger buns in a pan for a minute or two on each side.

Then layer your burger buns up with the lettuce, burger sauce, the burger, jalapeños, salsa and avocado. Dig in and enjoy!

Serve alongside my homemade chips or slaw. If you’re making this as part of a BBQ feast, try with my potato salad and veggie kebabs.

More burger recipes

• Spicy Cauliflower Burgers
• Spicy Bean Burger
• Easy Falafel Burger
• The Ultimate Vegan Cheese Burger

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Spicy Black Bean Burger

These spicy black bean burgers are packed with protein, bold seasonings, and a smoky kick! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a BBQ, they’re easy to make, customizable, and full of hearty texture. Whether you're vegetarian or just love a good veggie burger, this recipe will add some heat to your next meal!

Print Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 6

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Ingredients

• 1 1 flax egg (1 tbsp flaxmeal, 3 tbsp water)
• ½ red onion (finely chopped )
• 1 tin of black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 125 g breadcrumbs (or gluten free breadcrumbs)
• 200 g cooked brown rice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp chilli (add an extra ½ tsp if you like it hot)
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Burger sauce

• 1 tbsp vegan mayo
• 1 tbsp tomato sauce
• ½ tbsp sriracha
• ½ tsp dijon mustard

Serve with

• burger buns (or gluten free buns)
• vegan cheese
• avocado
• lettuce
• jalapeños
• salsa

Instructions 

• Make the flax egg and put in the fridge to set.
• Mash the black beans with a fork or a potato mash.
• Blend and add the breadcrumbs along with the remaining ingredients and set flax egg from the fridge to the bowl. Mix together thoroughly (you can use your hands here to make it easier).
• Mould the burgers into four large patties or six medium patties.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow them to set, making them easier to cook.
• Mix the ingredients of the burger sauce together in a bowl, and prepare your toppings.
• Heat some olive oil in a pan over a high heat. Add the burgers and fry on either side for around 5-10 minutes, or until fully browned.
• Optionally, when the burgers are nearly done, add a slice of vegan cheese on top of each patty and cover with a lid until the cheese melts. You can also add the burger buns to the pan for a minute or two on each side to toast.
• Layer your burger buns up with the lettuce, burger sauce, the burger, jalapeños, avocado and salsa. Dig in and enjoy!

Video

Notes

• These go perfectly with a side of sweet potato fries or homemade chips.
• Try out some of your favourite toppings. Avocado, salsa, hummus, or pickles would go amazingly with this burger.
• Swap the black beans with your other favourite beans for something different! 

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 979mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 538IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 4mg

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