3 Bean Burgers You’ll Drool Over 🌱🍔

3 Bean Burgers You’ll Drool Over 🌱🍔

Total Time: 35–45 min | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20–30 min | Serves: 4 each

🔥 Intro: Okay, let’s be real—sometimes you just want a burger that hits all the right notes: hearty, flavorful, and totally plant-based. But variety is life, right? That’s why I’m giving you three unique, mouthwatering bean burger recipes that’ll keep your weeknight dinners interesting and your taste buds doing a happy dance. From smoky and spicy to herby Mediterranean, to sweet and cozy, there’s a burger here for everyone in your crew.

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1️⃣ Smoky Black Bean & Chipotle Burger

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced (or 1 tsp chipotle sauce)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• Burger buns & toppings (lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo, pickles)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mash black beans, leaving some chunks.

2. Sauté onion & garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil; mix into beans.

3. Stir in breadcrumbs, spices, chipotle, and soy sauce. Season.

4. Form 4 patties; cook 5–6 min per side in remaining oil.

5. Serve on buns with toppings.

🧠 Mom Tips

• Grill patties for extra smokiness.

• Avocado slices = creamy counterbalance to the chipotle kick.

🥣 Why I Love It

Smoky, spicy, satisfying—perfect for weeknight dinners or lunch leftovers.

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2️⃣ Mediterranean White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Burger

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed

• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped

• 1/4 cup rolled oats

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• Burger buns & toppings (baby spinach, cucumber slices, vegan tzatziki)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mash beans slightly chunky.

2. Mix in tomatoes, bell pepper, oats, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

3. Form 4 patties; cook 5–6 min per side in olive oil.

4. Serve with greens and tzatziki.

🧠 Mom Tips

• Don’t skip lemon zest—it brightens everything!

• Pair with fresh cucumber or a crisp slaw.

🥣 Why I Love It

Herby, light, and fresh—like a Mediterranean vacay in burger form.

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3️⃣ Sweet Potato & Black-Eyed Pea Burger

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup black-eyed peas, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper

• Burger buns & toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, vegan aioli)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mash peas; stir in sweet potato.

2. Add onion, breadcrumbs, spices. Season.

3. Form 4 patties; cook 5–6 min per side until golden.

4. Serve on buns with toppings.

🧠 Mom Tips

• Chill patties 10–15 min before cooking for better hold.

• Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro = flavor upgrade.

🥣 Why I Love It

Sweet, earthy, and cozy—comfort food vibes without the guilt.

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💡 Pro Tip for All 3

• Double the batch and freeze patties raw or cooked—perfect for lazy nights!

• Mix up toppings and sauces for endless flavor combos.

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