Vegan Black Bean Burger Chipotle Mayo (Printable)
Hearty, flavorful plant-based patties crafted with black beans and spices, crowned with smoky chipotle mayo.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Black Bean Patties
01 - 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
08 - 2 tablespoons water
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
→ For the Chipotle Mayo
15 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
16 - 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
17 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from the can
18 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
19 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
20 - Pinch of salt
→ For Assembly
21 - 4 burger buns
22 - Lettuce leaves
23 - Sliced tomato
24 - Sliced red onion
25 - Sliced avocado, optional
# How-to Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed and water. Stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes to thicken, forming a flax egg.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the drained and rinsed black beans with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth, but still retain some texture for a satisfying bite.
03 - Add the breadcrumbs, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, tomato paste, the prepared flax egg, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until uniformly combined.
04 - Divide the black bean mixture into 4 equal portions. Carefully shape each portion into a sturdy burger patty.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the formed patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until they develop a golden-brown crust and are heated through.
06 - While the patties are cooking, combine the vegan mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper(s) in adobo sauce, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir well until the mayo is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
07 - Lightly toast the burger buns if desired, either in a toaster or on the skillet, for enhanced texture.
08 - To assemble, spread a generous amount of chipotle mayo on both halves of each burger bun. Layer with fresh lettuce leaves, a cooked black bean patty, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and optional sliced avocado. Place the top bun half to complete the burger.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- It's incredibly satisfying, making you forget it's entirely plant–based.
- The smoky chipotle mayo adds a kick that elevates every bite, making it a true flavor explosion.
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- Resist the urge to completely pulverize your black beans; those little chunks are what give the burger its fantastic, hearty bite.
- Shaping the patties firmly but not overly dense, and ensuring they're relatively flat, prevents them from crumbling in the pan.
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- When cooking, resist the urge to overcrowd your skillet; giving each patty space ensures a beautiful sear instead of a steamed burger.
- Making the patties a few hours or even a day ahead and letting them chill in the fridge really helps them firm up and develop deeper flavors.