It's no secret that the burger is one of the most popular food items, and it's also one of the most easily customizable using whatever ingredients you might have on hand. Nowadays, there are all sorts of fanciful burger styles out there for those who are willing to experiment—veggie burgers, beef burgers, weiners with a spicy kick. But what if you want a more traditional taste? Well good news: we’re here with an easy homemade black bean veggie burger recipe that has just as much meaty flavor as any traditional hamburger patty and won’t leave your hands too greasy or your stomach rumbling after eating two.
Ingredients
1 (16 ounces) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
½ green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
½ onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 egg
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
½ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onions, garlic, and chipotle peppers. Cook for about 10 minutes. Add the rice, cilantro (if used), and black beans. Cook for about 2 minutes then remove from heat and cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor (in batches if necessary). Pulse to blend but don't puree it completely; there should still be some texture! Transfer the mixture back to the skillet and add agave nectar, salt to taste (remember that feta is salty), and water. Mix well then shape into patties (or divide the mixture into 4 servings). Sprinkle feta on top of each patty just before grilling or frying on both sides until golden brown.
