Vegan Black Bean Burger Chipotle (Printable)
A filling vegan black bean burger with smoky chipotle mayo, seasoned with spices and fresh veggies.
# What You'll Need:
→ Black Bean Burger
01 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for cooking
→ Chipotle Mayo
14 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
15 - 1–2 tsp minced chipotle in adobo sauce
16 - 1 tsp lime juice
17 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
18 - 4 vegan burger buns
19 - Lettuce leaves
20 - Tomato slices
21 - Red onion slices
22 - Pickles (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Pulse rolled oats in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add black beans, onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper; pulse until the mixture is combined but still chunky.
02 - Transfer mixture to a bowl and form into 4 equal-sized patties.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until crisp and warmed through.
04 - Whisk vegan mayonnaise, minced chipotle, lime juice, and salt together in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Toast burger buns if desired. Spread chipotle mayo on each bun half, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and black bean patty. Add pickles if using, and top with bun.
06 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They hold together perfectly without being dense or falling apart on the grill, which is honestly the hardest part of any veggie burger.
- The chipotle mayo adds a smoky kick that makes people stop mid-bite and ask what you did.
- Four patties, thirty minutes, and you've got dinner for a crowd or meal prep sorted for the week.
02 -
- If your mixture feels too wet or fragile before cooking, you can chill it for 30 minutes, which helps the patties hold their shape and actually makes them easier to flip.
- Don't skip the vegan mayo in the chipotle sauce because the richness is what makes your mouth register this as a proper burger, not a bean patty on bread.
03 -
- Make the patties ahead and refrigerate them uncovered for up to two days; they'll firm up and cook even better with a more pronounced crust.
- If you're cooking for a crowd, you can hold finished patties warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the rest, which means everyone eats while the burgers are still hot.