Black Bean Burgers
By America's Test Kitchen
Prep Time
35 minutes, plus 60 minutes chill time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Recipe Source
The Complete Beans & Grains Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen ($34.99, America’s Test Kitchen, 2024)
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 scallions, minced
- 3 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1⁄2 tsp ground coriander
- 1⁄4 tsp table salt
- 1⁄4 tsp black pepper
- 1 oz tortilla chips, crushed coarse (1⁄2 cup)
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil, divided
- 6 hamburger buns, toasted if desired
Directions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a triple layer of paper towels. Spread beans over towels and pat dry. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Whisk eggs and flour in a large bowl until uniform paste forms. Stir in scallions; cilantro; garlic; cumin; hot sauce, if using; coriander; salt; and pepper until well combined.
- Process tortilla chips in a food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add black beans and pulse until beans are roughly broken down, about 5 pulses. Transfer black bean mixture to bowl with egg mixture and mix until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Divide bean mixture into 6 equal portions. Using your lightly moistened hands, firmly pack each portion into a tight ball, and then flatten to a 3 1⁄2-inch-wide patty.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place 3 patties in skillet and cook until crisp and well browned on first side, about 5 minutes. Gently flip patties using 2 spatulas, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and cook until crisp and well browned on second side, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and tent with aluminum foil. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and remaining 3 patties. Transfer burgers to buns and serve.
Nutrition Info
726 Calories, 38 g Protein, 53 mg Cholesterol, 113 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 24 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (2 g sat), 347 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, ★★★★ Potassium, ★★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, ★★ Vitamin K, Calcium, ★ Vitamin E
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