Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This black bean burger recipe with veggies and spices is easy to make and so flavorful — you'll never want to eat frozen veggie burgers again!

Ingredients

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 egg
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Directions

1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly coat a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
2 Mash black beans in a medium bowl with a fork until thick and pasty.
3 Finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a food processor. Stir chopped vegetables into mashed beans.
4 Combine egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce in a small bowl; stir into mashed bean mixture to combine. Mix in bread crumbs until mixture is sticky and holds together.
5 Divide mixture into four patties; place on the prepared foil.
6 Grill on the preheated grill for about 8 minutes on each side.
7 Serve hot and enjoy!