Making a homemade black bean burger is easier than you think! 4 simple ingredients and you will have the most flavorful black bean burger.You may never buy a store bough black bean burger again.
If you love black beans you are going to want to make some of my favorite recipe that include black beans. Tex Mex egg rolls are a favorite for football time! My black bean, corn, mango salsa recipe would be delicious on this burger or dip chips into it! And my family's favorite: taco stuffed shells. They freeze beautifully and have our favorite, black beans!
I am a huge fan of black bean burgers. Simple, quick, easy to prepare, healthier than other options but have you seem the price these days?! Unless I have a coupon and they are on sale it is rare that I am purchasing them from the frozen foods section of my grocery store. A 4 pack of black bean burger patties will conservatively cost me $4.25. Here is my tutorial on how I make my black bean burger for about $.25 a piece.
Black Bean Burger Ingredients:
- 1 can 15 oz. Black Beans
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons salsa.
- ⅓-1/2 c crushed pretzels
Video instructions how to make black bean burgers.
How to make a black bean burger patty:
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Transfer to a bowl and start mashing the beans with the tines of a fork.
- Add a large egg, stir to incorporate.
- Add 2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa, stir to incorporate.
- Add ⅓ - ½ cups crushed pretzels. Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes to absorb the moisture of the egg and the salsa. Adjust depending on the moisture level of the salsa.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
- Using 1 teaspoon of peanut oil (or frying oil of your choice) in a non stick skillet, pan sear them on each side for 2 minutes per side or until cooked through.Once it is crispy on the second side it is done!
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Homemade Black Bean Burger
Ingredients
Black Bean Burger Ingredients:
- 1 can 15 oz. Black Beans
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tablespoons salsa.
- ⅓-1/2 c crushed pretzels
Instructions
How to make a black bean burger patty:
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Transfer to a bowl and start mashing the beans with the tines of a fork.
- Add a large egg, stir to incorporate.
- Add 2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa, stir to incorporate.
- Add ⅓ - ½ cups crushed pretzels. Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes to absorb the moisture of the egg and the salsa. Adjust depending on the moisture level of the salsa.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties.
- Using 1 teaspoon of peanut oil (or frying oil of your choice) in a non stick skillet, pan sear them on each side for 2 minutes per side or until cooked through.Once it is crispy on the second side it is done!
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