Chipotle Black Bean Burgers with Oats
These chipotle black bean burgers with oats are smoky, flavorful, and protein-packed. They’re vegetarian, easy to make, crispy outside, and tender inside.
Servings: 4 burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1, 15-ounce can of black beans drained, rinsed, and dried well
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
- 1 tablespoon jarred pickled jalapeños drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup rolled oats divided
- 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced white or sweet onion
- 1 large egg or 1-1.5 flax eggs for a vegan option
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Spread the rinsed and drained black beans, diced red bell pepper, and chopped jalapeños on paper towels. Gently pat everything dry with additional paper towels. The drier the ingredients, the better the burgers will hold together. Excess moisture can make the mixture too soft and cause the patties to fall apart.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until a flour-like consistency forms. Remove from the food processor and set aside. Then, add the black beans to the food processor and pulse a few times until somewhat mashed but still slightly chunky. Be careful not to over-mash. Alternatively, lightly mash the beans with a fork or potato masher.
- Transfer the beans to a large bowl. Add the oat flour, remaining rolled oats, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the diced red bell pepper, diced onion, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and jalapeños. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Add the whisked egg and stir until everything is well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 20-30 minutes. This allows the oats to absorb moisture, making the burgers easier to shape and helping them hold together while baking.
- Form the mixture into 4 burger patties, pressing firmly to help them hold their shape. If you're not planning to cook them right away, cover the formed patties and refrigerate until you're ready to cook. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes, until the burgers are golden brown and firm. Once done, let the burgers rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Vegan Option: To make these black bean burgers vegan, replace the egg with 1 flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and letting it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened. If the burger mixture seems dry or crumbly after mixing, add an additional ½ flax egg (½ tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 1½ tablespoons water) to help bind everything together.
- Dry the Beans Really Well: This is something I always pay close attention to. Any extra moisture can make the burgers fall apart later.
- Don’t Over-Mash or Over-Process: Make sure not to over-mash or over-process the black beans. Leave a bit of texture so the burgers don’t turn pasty.
- Oat Flour: We recommend blending 2 tablespoons of the rolled oats into oat flour to help bind the burger patties together so they hold their shape while cooking. Alternatively, you can lightly pulse all of the oats for a slightly finer texture, just avoid blending them completely into flour. If you're short on time, you can leave the oats whole instead. Just keep in mind that the patties may be a little more delicate and require extra care when flipping.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo & Jalapeño: We love the combination of chipotle peppers in adobo and jarred jalapeño in these burgers! The chipotle peppers add a smoky, rich flavor, while the jalapeño brings a fresh kick of heat. If you prefer a milder burger or don't enjoy one of those flavors, feel free to omit either or both ingredients. The burgers will still be delicious!
- Skillet Option: If cooking these patties in a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop, cook them for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until done. Make sure to carefully flip them so they stay intact.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cooked patty | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 290mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g