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Freezer Friendly Black Bean Burgers
Yield: 6 burger patties 1x
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 45 minutes
You won’t be able to resist these veggie packed burgers filled with peppers, onions, garlic, and a can of black beans! Freezer Friendly Black Bean Burgers are SO easy to prepare ahead, freeze, and reheat whenever you need a quick meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 jalapeño, stem and seeds removed, cut into large chunks
- 1/2 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, cut into large chunks
- 1/2 small onion, cut into large chunks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- for burgers: buns, greens, avocado, pesto goat cheese pictured – any toppings work great!
Instructions
- Prepare beans: Place rinsed beans (1 can) on a plate or bowl lined with a paper towel to help remove excess moisture. Place another paper towel over the beans and pat dry.
- Process ingredients: Add the vegetable chunks (1 jalapeño, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1/2 small onion, 2 cloves garlic) to a food processor and pulse until finely diced. Remove the lid and scrape down the sides if necessary. Next, add black beans, eggs (2), chili powder (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon) and pepper (1/4 teaspoon) to the food processor bowl. Process on high until blended with fine chunks remaining – it should resemble something like an odd black bean soup.
- Mix & chill: Transfer the black bean mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs (2/3 cup) and fold them in until well mixed. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to help the mixture firm up.
- Form patties & cook: Form six burger patties from the mixture and set them on a flat tray. Heat oil (1 tablespoon) in a large skillet over medium heat. Place burgers into the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until browned.
- Serve & store: Serve on a bun with all your favorite toppings! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 5 days.
- To freeze:
- Place the cooked burgers on a flat tray and let them cool completely.
- Once cool, place the entire tray in the freezer until the burgers are frozen solid, 3-4 hours.
- Remove the tray from the freezer and transfer the burgers into an airtight freezer safe container. Return the burgers in the container to the freezer until you need them.
- To reheat:
- From the fridge: Cook in the microwave on High for 60 seconds OR heat in a pan on the stove over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.
- From the freezer: Cook in the microwave on High for 90 seconds OR heat in a pan on the stove over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Homemade Black Bean Burgers from All Recipes. Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal and includes black bean patty only.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 burger patty
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 8g
Find it online: https://projectmealplan.com/freezer-friendly-black-bean-burgers/
