Vegan/Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers

Easy-to-make black bean burgers. This is a great alternative to meat burgers or a fantastic option to make if you have a vegan or vegetarian attending your barbeque.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup cornmeal
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ¼ cup salsa
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ cup corn
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 teaspoon water, or as needed
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place black beans in a bowl and mash to a smooth consistency.

Step 3

Cook onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water if needed to prevent sticking. Transfer to the bowl with the black beans.

Step 4

Stir cooked rice, corn, cornmeal, salsa, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder into the bean mixture. Mix together, using clean hands, until evenly blended. Roll mixture into 8 equal-sized balls; form balls into patties. Transfer patties to the baking sheet; refrigerate until ready to bake.

Step 5

Bake burgers on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet for 15 minutes. Flip and bake until heated through and browned, about 15 minutes more.