Easy Black Bean Burger

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• KARAMARIE27
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  My whole family really loved these! They are slightly spicy which makes me very happy. I've learned that if I let the bread crumbs sink in for a minute then they are easier to mold. I form them on parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for about ten minutes. - 2/17/10
  
  
• MMCLAURIN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  This is better than the spicy black bean burger from Chili's, and has fewer calories. Amazing recipe! - 10/17/09
  
  
• CORRIEELIZABETH
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  this recipe is fantastic! i made it during my family's monthly "vegetarian week" (skipped the cayenne for the sake of my toddler) and even the world's pickiest husband loved it =) served it with avocado "mayo" and sweet potato fries. i've also used chickpeas instead and it's great too! - 7/3/09
  
  
• CEEBEE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  Great! The already made ones are expensive and tasteless. These are just right. Thank you. - 6/7/09
  
  
• SHADESOFPARIS
  
  
  
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  Excellent base recipe. I didn't have breadcrumbs but subbed oatmeal. Added onion and some cumin. Topped with a mayo/Sriracha mix. - 4/4/11
  
  
• 18TO5WYNN
  
  
  
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I used Red Beans instead, that's what I had laying around the Pantry, and Its just as Tasty! - 2/5/10
  
  
• MORNINGMRSLISA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Made this recipe was very good. It ended up being 162 calories for 4 servings.
  I added 1 tbsp olive oil to brown in. - 2/2/10
  
  
• KMIHEVC
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I loved this recipe! I have made a few changes but it is easy and awesome. I no longer buy Vegie Burgers at the store and bring these to cookouts with me! Thank you! - 8/15/09
  
  
• RYNEES
  
  
  
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I just made these for lunch! I can't wait for lunch tomorrow so I can have another one. I added 2 tbsp of salsa to it before cooking. Served on a Sandwich Thin with Laughing Cow Lite Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato - also had some sweet potato fries! Great Lunch! - 8/11/09
  
  
• CINDYR457
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Was not sure if I would like these, kind of picky, but not too... they are great. I didn't want spicy... do I used Old Bay Seasoning, onion powder and paprika. LOVE THEM!!!
  
  Coated each with a small amt. of the breadcrumbs, and this made it easier to handle. Didn't have time to chill... FABULOUS! - 2/2/11
  
  
• OUT-OF-THE-BOX
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  We had this for dinner. Even my kids (that HATE black beans) liked them. They had a hard time keeping them together, but my husband and I didn't. very tasty and FILLING. - 1/28/11
  
  
• CALLIOCA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Delicious! I added some onion and red pepper. Yum. For those who had a hard time holding burgers together, I think mashing the beans more helps. I added a little extra bread too to help. I did mine in a skillet on med-low heat and as they heated they became more firm and stuck together better. - 3/2/10
  
  
• CD6557915
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  These were incredibly easy to prepare, inexpensive to shop for, they held their shape while grilling, and were very tasty! My calorie count was just a little higher than listed here at 114 per burger, but still a really great dinner solution. Also made a great leftover lunch today! - 2/24/10
  
  
• CAMILLE-LEON
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I love this recipe because it is so easy and tastes great! I sear them in the frying pan and then bake them for 10 minutes in oven. For my family, I add cheese before putting in the oven so it melts. - 2/19/10
  
  
• ASHLEYRTHOMPSON
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  very good! need to add more seasoning though.
  no problem keeping the patty together.
  used pureed avocado for topping. - 1/4/10
  
  
• KMF134
  
  
  Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  They would have tasted great if they actully stayed together. Maybe I did something wrong but I'm not sure what it was - 11/17/09
  
  
• KADRA7
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  It was perfect! I used a sweet red pepper instead of a green pepper, and it was great. They were a bit gooey, so I needed to add a little bit more of the bread crumbs! Great Recipe! - 7/12/09
  
  
• MEB898
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Yup...these were AMAZING!!
  - 6/7/10
  
  
• WHITEWITCH23
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I loved this and I am not a vegatarian. I made it tonight for dinner since everyone else was having pizza. I didnt' miss the pizza at all. I had two of the with no bun topped with a tbsp of parmasean cheese.. - 6/2/10
  
  
• EJ1983
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  yum... even my meat-eating husband liked these! I ran out of bread crumbs, so I used a little crushed up saltine crackers, probably a little more than 1/4 cup, but it worked out! - 3/5/10
  
  
• CHEARIO
  
  
  O.K.
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I added half a cooked onion, and topped it with ketchup AND a piece of cheese, yet the recipe still lacked flavor. I used the egg and it came apart. I won't make this again. - 7/31/09
  
  
• DAPHNECHAMBERS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Okay I must admit that when I was making the mix I was skeptical....I added a little curry and I may lessen the chili powder next time. But I made them last night and had it for lunch. I topped the burger with slices of tomatoes, green and red sweet bell peppers and romaine lettuce Great!!!!! - 7/28/09
  
  
• SONICB
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was great and super easy! I made three large patties so the burger could be a stand-alone dinner. Enjoyed it on a lightly toasted potato bun with a slice of cheddar and just a little ketchup and light mayo. Thanks for sharing this! - 7/13/09
  
  
• MS-MOXI
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This burger is great topped with salsa, guacamole and a thick tomato slice. - 5/7/21
  
  
• 4CONNIESHEALTH
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Awesome! - 10/1/20
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Great idea - 7/20/20
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  
  Great - 2/10/20
  
  
• EGGBASKET1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious - 11/24/19
  
  
• ELRIDDICK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thanks for sharing - 7/12/19
  
  
• UNICORN11556
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Can I put them on the grill?? - 9/16/17
  
  
• KYMORNINGSTAR
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Am I doing something wrong? Mine never got hard - 7/9/17
  
  
• MEGGM1202
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  - 5/20/17
  
  
• JAZMINYAKNOW
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Was good for such a simple recipe, I needed more bread crumbs because they weren't staying together very well. I chose to bake mine, but I would pan fry them next time. - 5/11/16
  
  
• TATUCAREY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  - 2/7/16
  
  
• KATBELL12
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  These are tasteless. Also, warning if you eat this you may feel like you shit your brains out the next morning. If not for that, I would try again with cayenne (I left it out) and cook in a skillet instead of baking them. Too bad the bathroom incident will keep me from making again! - 3/13/15
  
  
• CD974721
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I baked mine on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam. They were very tasty and filling. - 2/4/15
  
  
• MOMTHEQUILTER
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good, will make it again. We like things spicy, so I'll add more seasonings. - 2/1/15
  
  
• DULCIBURNS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used steak seasoning instead of chili seasoning. Loved it! - 11/19/14
  
  
• CAGLE85
  
  
  Very Good
  
  disclaimer-I had to use garlic powder and salt, so it wasn't quite the same.
  My boyfriend didn't like these at all. Too mushy and he isn't a bean eater. I thought they were good, but I can't imagine eating them on a bun-too mushy. I will add more spices next time. - 7/15/14
  
  
• ASPOONFULWEIGHS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This burger was so easy and so delicious. I don't miss the beef (or turkey) at all! - 5/10/14
  
  
• THINBRANDY2014
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very good. I was very happy with this recipe - 4/21/14
  
  
• MINIUM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I loved it! Easy and tasty, perfect for me! I just swap the bread crumbs for quick oats as it was simply what I had on hands and I got the surprise to see that the calories were lower (58 per serving). Thank you so much, Ilovemypeaches! - 2/21/14
  
  
• RAEAGER828
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious, really quick and healthy! Will be making these again! - 10/4/13
  
  
• BOMBSHELLY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Can't wait to try this! We have 'Meatless Monday' around here, and I'm always looking for something new. Love the idea of subbing oatmeal for the breadcrumbs, too! - 7/22/13
  
  
• CD13490144
  
  
  Very Good
  
  We really liked this recipe! We will definitely make it again and will try some creative variations with the recipe. Thanks for sharing this one! - 5/9/13
  
  
• CD13840109
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Even the boys LOVED it! - 4/26/13
  
  
• LILYLADY20
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  amazing! my carnivore boy friend loved them too! with some cumin mixed in and avocado on top. I had no problem having them stick together. but you must drain all that sodium filled sludge first before you mash them. Thanks for this recipe! - 3/7/13
  
  
• KRICKET231
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Easy recipe, I also added corn. - 2/13/13
  
  
• AUSFAM
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is super easy and AMAZING! I plan to make a batch and freeze for a quick easy "burger" during lent. :) - 2/8/13
  
  
• CD13591281
  
  
  
  
  I used fiber one for bread crumbs, it gave it a sweet and spicy taste! Loved it!! - 2/6/13
  
  
• CD13436507
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thank you so much!! This was amazing!! I was tearing my hair out trying to fin a low-cal vegetarian recipe for dinner and now my whole family loves it!!! - 1/11/13
  
  
• LEONA1234
  
  
  O.K.
  
  Great flavor, but to liquid to form burgers - 1/10/13
  
  
• YOBETHIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So good - whole family loved it. No need to buy frozen burgers anymore! - 1/4/13
  
  
• GNOCCHIBEAR
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was awesome! I added some garlic salt and onion powder and baked it at 350 for 20 minutes. - 12/11/12
  
  
• CD13383398
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I used Hidden Valley Spicy Ranch (1 TSP) instead of garlic. This will probably become a staple in my menu. It's so easy to make and, as a single person, I don't feel like I am have to freeze the leftovers or worry about the food going bad. - 12/5/12
  
  
• ILUVTHE80S
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was great! My 5 year old even liked them. I added about a cup of cooked corn to the mix before cooking and some extra bread crumbs to hold it together better. We will definitely make this again. - 11/28/12
  
  
• CD12174396
  
  
  
  
  These are delicious!!!!!We had it with whole grain hamburger buns and sweet potatoe fries. way cheeper to make than buying at the stores :) my family has this today for meatout mondays and will definitley be making it again - 11/5/12
  
  
• CD13174975
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Good stuff! - 10/29/12
  
  
• CD13211523
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Good, easy lunch. I substituted oatmeal for the bread crumbs and baked on parchment paper in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes like some others suggested. They turned out great! I may try adding some ground beef next time for a protein powerhouse! - 10/29/12
  
  
• RUKASPOOKA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is awesome even my non vegan boyfriend loved them. He puts up with a lot of my strange dishes that i try but he raved about these. - 8/27/12
  
  
• JACEUG
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very nice. I divided them into 10 equal portions to form small cakes which I fried in olive oil. Thanks for the recipe - 7/18/12
  
  
• AEROGERS129
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I grounded up some oats and used that instead of breadcrumbs. Absolutely delicious! I might try to make it with just egg whites and different seasoning next time. Very versatile recipe! Thank you! - 6/1/12
  
  
• CD973701
  
  
  
  
  5 burger out of 1 can of beans? Wow - 5/20/12
  
  
• MINDYWAG
  
  
  Very Good
  
  it was so easy to make I didn't think it could possibly taste so good! - 5/7/12
  
  
• MOMMARUNNER77
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  so good!!!! Today I am adding an onion and 1/4 cup of salsa to the burgers... It makes 4 patties!!! - 4/6/12
  
  
• VRMIRABITO
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Good consistency, good flavor. I Dress mine with siracha - 3/19/12
  
  
• BORNTHISWAYBABY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  THIS WAS VERRRY delicious. I could def never eat a meat burger again now that I have found these! - 3/9/12
  
  
• NUTZ4DABEACH
  
  
  
  
  My hubby and I enjoy black bean burgers but I have a pepper allergy. This reipe is perfect because I can control the spices. - 2/11/12
  
  
• JENNYG603
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  A million times better than my previous favorite black bean burger, Morning Star. I make this almost weekly now! - 1/31/12
  
  
• CD8184504
  
  
  
  
  MADE THEM WITH RED KIDNEY BEANS ALSO CHANGED SPICES. i KNOW THERE BEANS SO THEY TASTE LIKE BEANS ODD TO ASK BUT SHOULD THEY? CANT GET THEM HARD INSIDE ALTHO I PAN FRIED AND BAKED? HELP - 1/31/12
  
  
• CD11435446
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  These were delicious! Our kids didn't even notice the difference! - 1/19/12
  
  
• DIGHUMOR25
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My whole family loved it! Will surely be having again! - 1/19/12
  
  
• CD3494791
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was so easy to make and very delicious. I changed up a few things in the recipe. I put wheat germ instead of bread crumbs, onions, and green pepper. I put the beans in the food processor instead of mashing with the fork. I will be making this very often on my meatless meal days. - 1/5/12
  
  
• AEL_RHIANA
  
  
  Good
  
  It was tasty, but it fell apart. Once I added the egg the bean mixture turned into soupy sludge. I added extra breadcrumbs and refrigerated it for a few minutes, but that barely worked. They also didn't cook right; searing on the outside, goo in the middle. Probably won't make this again. - 1/3/12
  
  
• RETROMAMA22
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So good! My family loved it, and I'm sure I'll be making this at least once a month. - 11/30/11
  
  
• LOVELEE00
  
  
  
  
  Good. I used 1/2 of the spices - family reasons - 7/14/11
  
  
• COWPOKE1982
  
  
  Good
  
  These tasted okay better than the frozen ones you get at the store, but needed a little more spice. - 7/12/11
  
  
• UWDAWG
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Had this for dinner last night. Really good!! I'm not a big garlic fan though, and I found the garlic too much. Next time I think I'll make the patties with onion and red pepper. - 7/8/11
  
  
• NOTCOMFORTABLE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  It was a great recipe. I didn't add the cayenne, because I figured the chili powder was enough. It was so easy and quick! A great low calorie dinner. - 7/1/11
  
  
• SUZYALLDAY
  
  
  
  
  made this for dinner the other night and could have cooked for longer. Heated up the last two and they were still excellent even my daugher who is a picky eater liked them - 6/19/11
  
  
• HEALTHEKATE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So easy, and I love that you can bake them rather than adding fat by sauteing in oil. My husband is a huge fan -- we will make these again! Thanks for sharing! :) - 5/19/11
  
  
• STEFFEA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This was so easy to make! I used the spices I had on hand and it was delicious! I will make this again! - 5/13/11
  
  
• CD2542024
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used oatmeal. And added a bunch of garlic, paprika, cumin, a tiny bit of cilantro and a couple of squirts of lime juice. They smell amazing. I can't wait to try them! :) - 4/20/11
  
  
• BRITNEYV
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Im from the Midwest where we really love beef so I'm pretty skeptical when it comes to beefless burgers but this was AMAZING! I will be making this weekly from now on! - 3/30/11
  
  
• BIGGO36
  
  
  
  
  could you add oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs to this recipe? - 10/7/10
  
  
• LOVE2TRAVEL17
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Good, but I think I needed to add more spices to the burger mix. I topped the burger with jalapenos, cheddar, and salsa! Delicious! - 10/4/10
  
  
• ENGLISHGIRL1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good I used red kidney beans since I had no black beans. It worked great. - 9/9/10
  
  
• NANAJAN54
  
  
  
  
  I loved this recipe--I did have to add a few more bread crumbs to firm up the mixture and after I made the patties I put them in the freezer for a little while before pan frying in a little olive oil. I will make this again for sure! - 9/4/10
  
  
• APPLESKI25
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I made these with beans I cooked and it didn't hold together well :( Should have cooked them longer maybe. - 7/14/10
  
  
• MOJO1979
  
  
  
  
  I had a difficult time with these on the George Foreman grill. It seemed like the outside got very dry, but the inside didn't cook. The flavor was good, so if anyone has a suggestion for cook time & temp on the George Foreman, please let me know. - 7/12/10
  
  
• ALLISONAZ
  
  
  Very Good
  
  They were good, but a bit bland. Next time I'm going to add some cayenne pepper. - 6/23/10
  
  
• JUR1995
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Pretty good -- the picky 3-year-old loved it! A nice healthy meal! - 5/3/10
  
  
• MARYROTH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was surprisingly good. Even my "must have meat" husband liked it. I didn't have Chili powder so I added an grilled chicken and herb spice I had on hand, garlic powder and a very little bit of cayenne pepper. I used 2 slices of 35 calorie Aunt Millies bread that I shredded up too. Very tasty. - 5/2/10
  
  
• TRACKING_GENIE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Love the chili flavour. With 2 tsp oil for browning, and crackers instead of breadcrumbs, I calculated 130 calories each. Still, quite worth it. I had no problems with the texture after rinsing the beans well and mashing them into a paste. - 4/24/10
  
  
• SHLEYYY87
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I just made these and even my carnivore family loved them! - 4/7/10
  
  
• ANDASI
  
  
  
  
  this sounds great ! how long would you bake and what temp ? - 4/7/10
  
  
• JESSTASTIC
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Easy and delicious! thanks for sharing! - 7/9/09
  
  
• MICHEY77
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This looks great and so easy! I'm going to try to make it with white beans, since that's all I have! - 6/18/09
  
  
• CD4883226
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  For a low cholesterol version this recipe can also be made without the egg! - 6/18/09
  
  

  Reply from ILOVEMYPEACHES (7/9/09)
  at the time i made this i had no egg beaters so you could use those instead too. or plain yogurt works well.

  
  
  
• ALYSSAROF2012
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Only 73.1 calories??!?!?! I am definitely going to try this with the good reviews its gotten.. Thanks for sharing! - 6/15/09