Black Bean Burgers For Two
Looking for a quick and frugal meal? And one that’s heart healthy and plant-based too? Then check out this simple recipe for black bean burgers that goes together fast and is easy on the budget.
I’d been looking for some type of plant-based substitute to make a burger because those frozen meat substitute patties from the store just weren’t doing it for me. I finally came across a “burger” recipe in one of the books I’d bought (The Campbell Plan) that used black beans, was super easy to make, and tasty too. Another happy surprise was that when you replace a pound of ground beef with a can of beans you spend a lot less money!
The original recipe made enough for four people and being at the empty-nester stage of life I found it made sense for me to adapt the recipe to just make Black Bean Burgers for Two. I’ve also been cooking my own black beans in the crockpot (rather than buying cans) which makes it easy to portion out and then freeze the cooked beans in any size portions I need.
A 15 oz can of black beans is equal to about 1½ cups of cooked beans. For this recipe I use the equivalent of half of the can, or about ¾ cup of cooked beans. If you’re using a 15 oz can of beans for this recipe just drain and rinse the beans and then use about half of the can. The remaining half of the beans can be frozen to use later.
How To Make Black Bean Burgers
The first step to making these burgers is to mash up the beans. I just use an ordinary fork to mash my black bean. No fancy mashing tools are needed. I mash until there are no whole beans left but still some lumps and visible bean parts.
The other ingredients are easy too. Some ketchup and mustard, some garlic powder and onion powder, and some oats to help hold everything together. The mixture can then be formed into two patties, placed on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper, and baked for about 15 minutes turning them once.
Once the patties are cooked, just put them on a bun and add some goodies like a nice slice of juicy tomato and some fresh romaine (or other greens).
Even if you’re not necessarily trying eat more plant-based meals, you might still find these black bean burgers to be a great addition to your recipe stash. They’re a tasty and thrifty last-minute meal that can be quickly mixed together using budget-friendly ingredients from the pantry.
Black Bean Burgers For Two
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup cooked black beans (or half of a 15 oz can)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons quick oats (generous tablespoons)
Instructions:
- Place the black beans in a mixing bowl. (be sure to drain and rinse if using canned beans).
- Using a fork, mash the beans until there are no more whole beans but still some lumps and visible bean parts.
- Mix in the ketchup, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and oats.
- Form the mixture into two patties. Place the patties on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes. Then turn and bake for an additional 7 minutes.
- Place on a bun and add the toppings and condiments of your choice.
Notes:
hello Beverly,
Could you fry these in a a tad bit of oil (I use Smart Balance) instead of baking them? Just curious- I could make them & try it but hate wasting food! Thanks! Love your website! God bless
How much hamburger meat do you use? We are a family of 2 and always seem to have too many leftovers.
We haven’t been eating much red meat anymore at our house and usually opt for this bean version of a hamburger instead. But for 2 people, I would think a 1/2 Lb of ground beef would make 2 burger patties.