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This Black Bean Burger Recipe is PACKED with vegetables and flavor and is super quick and easy to make. All you need is 10 minutes and a food processor! Vegan. Gluten Free. 

Black bean burger on bun in basket with crackers

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Have you ever had a Black Bean Burger?

Because you need to.

Because they’re ah-mazing.

Don’t ask me why, but I’ve been SUPER into veggie burgers for lunch lately.

I LOVE that they’re packed with veggies and nutrients, but I DON’T necessarily love the price tag on the store bought varieties.

The solution?

This Homemade Black Bean Burger Recipe!

They’re much cheaper to make, they’re SUPER tasty, and they come together in a matter of minutes.

Who’s ready to try one?!

Black bean burger held in two hands

Although Trevor and I aren’t vegan – or even vegetarian – we DO try to eat meatless at once a week.

It’s good for you, your wallet, and the environment.

First things first, let’s address the elephant in the room . . .

Do black bean burgers taste like beef?

No. They don’t. 🙂 But they taste really really really delicious.

What are the ingredients in the best gluten free vegan black bean burger?

  • Chia seeds
  • Water
  • Green bell pepper
  • Red onion
  • Garlic
  • Cilantro
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Paprika
  • Salt
  • Black beans
  • Old fashioned oats (make sure these are certified gluten free, if you follow a gluten free diet)

Black bean burger side view

How do you make homemade veggie burgers?

  1. Place diced bell pepper and onion into a food processor with garlic and a handful of cilantro.
  2. Pulse together until it starts to combine.
  3. Add in a chia egg (chia seeds + water <– combine and let sit for 10 minutes), black beans, and oats.
  4. Again, pulse together until combined.
  5. Let the mixture chill for about an hour in the fridge, and then form into four HUGE patties (use a 1/2 cup measuring cup for consistency).
  6. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  7. Top with guac (obvi) and pico de gallo and you’ve got yourself a super hearty, vegan, gluten free, totally healthy Black Bean Burger!

Trevor, who honestly isn’t as excited about eating meatless once a week as I am, went head over heels for this recipe.

Our buddy, Greg, who doesn’t typically like black bean burgers, is totally in love.

Black bean burger on bunHop on the vegan burger train and give these Black Bean Burgers a try!

– Jennifer

This Black Bean Burger Recipe is PACKED with vegetables and flavor and is super quick and easy to make. All you need is 10 minutes and a food processor! Vegan. Gluten Free. showmetheyummy.com

Black Bean Burger Recipe

4.89 from 61 votes
This Black Bean Burger Recipe is PACKED with vegetables and flavor and is super quick and easy to make. All you need is 10 minutes and a food processor! Vegan. Gluten Free.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 burgers
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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 green bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed dried
  • 3/4 cups old fashioned oats

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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine chia seeds and water.
  • Set aside for 10-15 minutes, or until the chia seeds have soaked up all the water. This is your chia "egg". 
  • In a food processor, place pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt.
  • Pulse until the veggies have been finely chopped.
  • Add in chia "egg", black beans, and oats and pulse again until everything has been well combined.
  • Chill mixture for an hour in the fridge.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  • Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, divide the mixture into 4 even patties.
  • Use your hands to shape them into burger shapes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, flip, then bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3-4 Days
Freezer:2-3 Months
Reheat:Bake or microwave until heated through
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean Burger Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 912mg40%
Potassium 513mg15%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 981IU20%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 74mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: black beans, gluten free, healthy, vegan
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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  1. Ryan24

    La Mesa, California

    5 stars This recipe was easy to make. I made two batches. One according to recipe seasoning, and a second according to my preference. For my recipe seasoning I added curry, turmeric and chopped jalapeños.
    Reply

  5. Anonymous

    United States

    5 stars Oh my GOODness. I grilled these on the skillet. I used quick oats. I doubled the recipe and eye-balled the spices. THEY ARE PERFECT. The skillet makes them so nice and crunchy!
    Reply

  6. Ciara

    Elgin, Illinois

    5 stars I made these for my daughter and she loved them. I cooked for 10 minutes like the crime said and tried to flip them and they was too moist to flip. I also had to cook them like 30 to 40 minutes before they were done.
    Reply

  7. Jean

    United States

    5 stars This is the best vegan burger recipe I’ve found. Has great texture and spices are amazing. I’ll make a double or triple batch and freeze them.
    Reply

  9. Simone

    Saltburn-by-the-Sea, England

    4 stars I used an egg as I didn’t have any chai seeds in and it’s quite a runny consistency. Any ideas how to dry it up? Not sure they will turn out right now. 😩
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Try adding in more oats! Taste and re-season, if necessary. You could try adding in more black beans too. The egg shouldn’t have made it runny though! Did you drain your beans well?

  10. Lia

    Canada

    5 stars These are by far the best black bean burgers I’ve ever had. I made a couple adjustments, adding less salt and 1/2 cup instead of 3/4 cup of oats and I thought they were perfect. Definitely try these out! Whether you are vegetarian/vegan or not, you will LOVE these.
    Reply

  13. Lia

    Canada

    5 stars This recipe is SO GOOD! I’ve spent a long time looking for a black bean burger recipe that isn’t dry, or mostly grains with barely any beans in it. I only used 1/2 cup of oats instead of 3/4 cup and I found it worked perfectly!
    Reply

  14. Bonnie

    Rosemead, California

    5 stars Awesome bean burger the best I love them and everyone that I make them for love them must try not mushy nice and firm.
    Reply

  15. Heidi

    Columbus, Ohio

    5 stars This is the best black bean burger recipe I have found so far. It stays together whereas other recipes I’ve tried fall apart. if I were eating bread it would have stayed on the bun like in your video. I would definitely recommend this recipe. The only thing I might alter is the seasoning. It tastes like tacos because of the cumin. If someone wants a different flavor I’m sure other spices could be used. Thank you for this recipe.
    Reply

    • Kelly

      Calgary, Alberta

      Yes, I loved these. I ate it sans bun but with salsa, guac, lettuce, etc. Any thoughts on how to turn this into, say, a BBQ burger? Spices I could use, etc.?

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi, Kelly! To make this into a BBQ burger, I would omit the seasonings listed and just use a pre-made BBQ spice blend from the store. Just start with less and add more as needed until you’ve reached your desired flavor!

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Nutritional information is listed in the recipe box below the instructions! 🙂

  19. Sybil

    Tampa, Florida

    5 stars I used adzuki beans instead of black beans because that’s what I had, skipped the cilantro because I didn’t have any, and baked them an extra 5 minutes (25 minutes total bake time). My first ever veggie burgers, and they were great! I loved that you included oats instead of panko or bread crumbs!
    Reply

  20. Jennifer

    Puyallup, Washington

    5 stars so yummy!! perfect for a vegan and gluten free! Super healthy as well! One of my new favorite black bean burger recipes.
    Reply

  21. Becky

    Hertford, England

    5 stars Best burger recipe by far, whole fam loved it. Moist and tasty! Chia seed ‘egg’ was a neat idea. We are not vegan, you don’t need to be!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Aw thank you so much, Becky! Glad you and your fam loved this recipe 🙂

  23. Maree

    Wantirna South, Victoria

    5 stars This recipe was so easy and very yummy. A great recipe to start with if cooking with beans is a new thing for you. I plan to try the same recipe using other types of beans. We left out the chilli and cilantro.
    Reply

  27. JuliAnn

    Las Vegas, Nevada

    5 stars I have made this for my family at least 4x in one month..so good!! Perfect coupling of seasonings the whole family loves.
    Reply

  31. Sue

    Bracknell, England

    4 stars Great recipe. I left out the pepper because I don’t like them and it was still really tasty. Looking forward to adapting it with different veg.
    Reply

  32. Jolene

    Commerce, Georgia

    Is the 912mg sodium (40%) from the black beans or istis it oats? Just checking as I need to be on low sodium and was trying to avoid it.
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      I’d suggest looking on the can of beans and the oats you’re using! Depends on the brand. It’s also from the additional salt added to the recipe.

    • Cole

      Grand Rapids, Michigan

      Just prepare the beans yourself from store bought dry beans! Also a good way to avoid some preservatives and helps to cut down the salt factor.

  38. Joslynn

    Ventura, California

    5 stars Delicious! I added some black pepper, a little more salt, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and did half of the patties in the oven and half in an iron skillet on the stove. The ones on the stove turned out more burger-like, but both were delicious.
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much! I’ll have to try them on the stove sometime!

  39. Sonakshi

    Australia

    5 stars Absolutely brilliant! I made these yesterday, and oh buoy – healthy and tasty! Thanks so much for the recipe.
    Reply

  40. Laura

    Portugal

    5 stars I sauteed some mushrooms instead of pepper and missed the chilli out, my 3 year old and the adults loved them! Thanks
    Reply

  42. Sara

    Auckland, Auckland

    5 stars Only put in 1 teaspoon of chilli which is hot enough for me! Loads of flavour and easy to make – love them
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks Molly! You could use a flax egg, but you can’t use steel cut oats because the texture is too hard. You could try using quick cooking oats but they may not hold up as well. Good luck!

  46. Carla

    Lincoln, England

    5 stars I love making these. I’ve done one batch with black beans and another with black-eyed beans. They freeze really well and I just airfry from frozen for about 12 minutes.
    Reply

  48. Michelle

    Canada

    5 stars These were divine even with a few subs. Didn’t have cilantro so used a few romaine leaves, used an orange pepper & to keep it grain free I used almond flour. As soon as they cooled I scooped one from the pan & ate it. I ended up with 8 patties.
    Reply

  49. Sabena

    United States

    Is it necessary to buy a silicone baking mat to use with the black bean burger recipe? Could you use something else it prevent the burgers from sticking?
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Silicone baking mats work best, but I think parchment paper should be fine as well!

  50. Dianna

    Mississauga, Ontario

    Hey! I’m really excited to make these….just wondering if I can freeze them? Before cooking them in a pan or after? Thanks!
    Reply

  54. Juliann

    Toronto, Ontario

    4 stars Turned out really moist, could not have grilled but they fried up deliciously! Seriously tastes great!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Juliann! Thanks so much! I think these would grill up if you froze them first.

  55. Nina

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    5 stars The calorie count seems really high! Is this accurate? One can of black beans is less than 400 calories. So how could one burger be 450?
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Nina! Thanks! We just switched recipe cards and it looks like the nutritional information got messed up. Just updated it so now it’s accurate 🙂

  56. Stephanie

    Jackson, Tennessee

    5 stars These black bean burgers were absolutely delicious! Even my meat-loving husband enjoyed them which is HUGE! thanks for a great recipe!
    Reply

  57. Todd

    Bay City, Michigan

    5 stars Fantastic! Just took these out of the oven and they are very good. Flavor and texture are both excellent.
    Reply

  58. Tom

    ERROR

    So I’ve been making this recipe lately, and let me start off by saying the flavor is FANTASTIC! But I’ve followed it to the letter and still something seems off. I see one commenter talked about them falling apart, but mine are straight up goopy. Even adding real egg, more binder, more oats, nothing seems to really dry it out or keep it solid! It’s really hard to make actual “burgers” out of them when they’ve got the consistency of a thick milkshake! Is there anything you recommend?
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Tom! I’d recommend watching the video… you’ll notice that the consistency is not like a milkshake at all. It’s very solid! Did you drain the liquid from the beans? You could also be over-processing the mixture in your food processor.

    • sim

      Richardson, Texas

      5 stars i definitely made that mistake, had to add a ton of oatmeal (then my quantity was massive) and even some flour, gonna give it another go! love the spice level it is higher than average i think

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      A “regular” egg or flax egg would work as a substitute for the chia egg (chia seeds + water).

  61. Eric

    Looking at the black bean burger. An egg is not listed in the ingredients, but you state to add egg in the directions. Can you please clarify?
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Eric! The “egg” is the chia “egg” from steps 1 & 2. 🙂 Let me know if you need more clarification.

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Nikki! That SHOULD be fine, but I’ve never worked with that cereal, so I can’t guarantee the results! You’ll have to lmk if you try! 🙂

  64. Diana

    5 stars I am so grateful that there are some really great Vegan recipes such as yours. Thank you for posting such great recipes. I will be serving these black bean burgers for my next Sabbath Day family lunch. Thanks again.
    Reply

  66. Jessica

    These were so tasty and I frozen them and they were great each time. Only problem I have is they seem to fall apart easily. Besides that, perfect recipe and I haven’t been able to find anything like this. Thank you.
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      So glad you love these Jessica! Hmm. I’ve never had a problem with these falling apart. You could maybe try adding more “binder” – maybe another chia “egg”?

  68. Lana

    hello, I’m just having to change my diet up quite a bit due to health concerns. Can these burgers be made and then frozen for later use? How would you reheat? I’m only cooking for one.
    Reply

  69. Andrew

    5 stars My girlfriend and I are also not vegan or vegetarian. She’s Celiac and I love black bean burgers, but can’t seem to find them gluten free anywhere. We made these and they were exactly what I wanted! Toasted the buns with a little minced garlic/parsley/butter mix, spread on a little chipotle mayo, then threw on a slice of pepper jack cheese while the patties were still hot. So perfect. Thanks for the incredible recipe!
    Reply

  71. Katherine

    These look so yummy! We love black beans at our house and I made black bean turkey burgers a few months ago. They went over well; I bet we would really like these!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Irene! I haven’t tried it yet, but I think it would be just fine. I WOULD suggest freezing them beforehand and grilling them on tin foil, so they don’t stick. I’d suggest medium heat (400 degrees F) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Would love to hear if you give it a try! 🙂
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