Eat Skinny Be Skinny: Black Bean Burgers

08.09.11
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Confession time, before yesterday, I’d never had a black bean burger. The closest I’ve gotten to a vegetarian burger is trying one of E’s spicy ‘chikin’ boca burgers. Typically, when I have a craving for a burger, I eat a burger. But we all know read meat and myself aren’t friends anymore, so I’m having to get more creative with my burgers.

Seriously ya’ll, why wasn’t I eating these before? They are SO delicious and flavorful, especially when they are spiced up with red pepper, chili powder and a dash of cumin. Although, I must admit, when you bite into them, the insides kind of look like a science experiment.


Or looks like you mashed together a bunch of different colors of play dough. I have a funny story about play dough. Actually, more or less an embarrasing confession. (I’ve had a few of those today, haven’t I?) When I was a tot, I thought play dough was edible, aka, I would eat everything I made with it. Sometimes, I just ate it straight out of the jar. I don’t remember who caught me, but eventually I was told I couldn’t play with it anymore.

Luckily, these don’t taste anything like play dough. Which, if I remember correctly, tasted really salty.

Skinny Black Bean Burgers


What You’ll Need:

  • 1 can (12 ounces) of black beans, drained
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 3/4 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup of bread crumbs (or more, depending on consistency)
  • hambuger buns
  • Olive oil cooking spray

How to Make Them:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Pour beans into a bowl and mash with a fork until fully mashed.

  • Mix in onions, green pepper and spices. Add in egg and bread crumbs and mix until fully combined. Mixture will be cohesive. If still sticky, add more bread crumbs.

  • Form mixture into four patties and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes on each side. Garnish with ketchup, mustard or bbq sauce (or whatever your heart desires) and enjoy!

All kidding aside, these are really flavorful and incredibly healthy. Enjoy with roasted potatoes or baked french fries without guilt!

Nutritional information per burger (with buns): 250 calories, 5 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbohydrates and 13 grams of protein.

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  1. Posted by Jacin on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 wow those look delish!!
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  2. Posted by RavieNomNoms on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 I love love LOVE black bean burgers. They are so fabulous! I am so glad that you tried it and liked it.
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  3. Posted by Erin on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 I am afraid of black bean burgers, because I don't like black beans.  Part of it is a texture thing - so maybe I could do this.  I really want to, just not sure I can :)
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  4. Posted by Anni on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 Black bean burgers are one of my favorite foods ever! They're great with a side of sweet potato fries. Also, so versatile - we use a huge variety of whatever veggies we have, although our faves are zucchini and mushrooms. And cilantro adds amazing flavor! 
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  5. Posted by Lauren on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 Yum! black bean burgers, I need to make these! I have been looking for a great recipe! thanks :)
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  6. Posted by Cassie on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 Your version sounds awesome, Claire! I loved mine but will definitely add the green pepper next time, great touch!
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  7. Posted by Maris Callahan on Tuesday, August 9th, 2011 Looks wonderful Can't even tell the difference!
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  8. Posted by Julianna on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 these look super yummy (and easy)!
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  9. Posted by Ann on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 They look delicious!  I'm sorry you're not able to enjoy red meat, but you've found a delicious substitute!   
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  10. Posted by Alyssa Curran on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 Mmmm - I'm going to try this!!! I think with a dash of taco seasoning and some avocado on top it would be a great Points Plus meal. 
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  11. Posted by Carolyn on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 The great thing about beans is that they are sort of a blank slate for spicing up and flavouring the way you want to.  So they make great burgers, and yours look delicious!
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  12. Posted by Sarah on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 Looks good! I'm a veggie, and would love to try this. :)
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  13. Posted by Lindsey@Lindselicious on Thursday, August 11th, 2011 I'm sold!  I totally want to try these black bean burgers- they look delish!
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  14. Posted by Katie C on Saturday, August 13th, 2011 Yummm! I love black bean burgers! I like adding a bit of corn into mine as well...adds a bit more of a Mexican flare to them, but I think it's deeelish!
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  15. Posted by Alittlebitcrunchy on Monday, August 15th, 2011 Love me a good veggie burger. This one looks delicious! 
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  16. Posted by Nami | Just One Cookbook on Monday, August 15th, 2011 LOL!  Eat this burger and I eat double french frieds!  Just kidding, but this looks interesting and delicious at the same time.  That's what we need yummy and healthy food!  Looks fabulous~~!
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