Delicious and nutritious, these Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are perfect for your next cookout! They’re packed with your daily dose of veggies and topped with a zesty chipotle mayo that takes no time to make!
Guys? Are you black bean burger fans?!
Me? I’m a huge fan. Huge. Mr. Picky, not so much. He says he likes black beans, but isn’t quite sure he’d like a black bean burger. You see the logic there right?! Ugh!
I mean beef burgers are delish, there’s no debating that, but let’s not be so one dimensional. There are so many other-than-beef burgers out there, and so little time. Don’t limit yourself! Plus, these Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo are not only crazy good, they’re good for you!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
These black beans burgers are a healthier option than the traditional ground beef version.
They’re loaded with your daily dose of veggies and the chipotle mayo adds just the ZING needed and takes just minutes to prepare.
I also go with a lettuce bun instead of a regular hamburger bun to cut down even more on calories and carbs.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- black beans
- white button mushrooms
- yellow onion
- chopped green chiles
- hot sauce
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- brown rice
- seasoned panko
- large egg
- coarse kosher salt and pepper
- olive oil
- lettuce for buns
- mayo
- chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- lime
- chives
Step-By-Step Instructions
The first step will be to make your chipotle mayo. You will combine all ingredients in a blender or small food processor. Puree until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Place in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to use.
The second step will be to make your black bean burgers. You will reserve 1/2 cup beans until later in the recipe and then pulse the remaining black beans, mushrooms, onion, green chiles, hot sauce, chili powder and cumin a few times in a food processor until mixture resembles a chunky puree. Place mixture in a medium bowl.
Add reserved beans, brown rice, panko crumbs, egg, salt and pepper and mix until well combined. Form into 5-6 patties, depending on how big you like your burgers. Cover and place in refrigerator for one hour or up to overnight.
Now it’s time to cook your burgers. Place olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers, for about 10 minutes, turning once, until heated through. Top with a slice of cheese and cook until melted. Place burger on top of a few slices of lettuce. Top with some chipotle mayo, tomato slices, and a few more pieces of lettuce to make a bun.
Opt for a lettuce bun instead of your regular bread bun, add a slice of cheese, some juicy tomato and a bit of spicy chipotle mayo and I guarantee your beef burger will be taking a back seat!
Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo
This recipe will make as many burgers as you want depending on the size you prefer. I made five nice size burgers.
The recipe calls for some hot sauce, so use what you like.
I like to make this recipe super duper healthy by using a lettuce bun, but you could also use regular hamburger buns.
Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mayo
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Chipotle Mayo
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle peppers, from a small can of chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce
- 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped chives
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Black Bean Burgers
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz. white button mushrooms, chopped
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. chopped green chiles
- 2 Tbsp. hot sauce,
- 1 tsp. chili powder use your favorite
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/3 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup seasoned panko crumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- lettuce, for buns
- tomato slices, if desired
- cheese slices, if desired
Instructions
Chipotle Mayo
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or small food processor. Puree until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Place in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to use.
Black Bean Burgers
- Reserve 1/2 cup beans and set aside.Pulse remaining black beans, mushrooms, onion, green chiles, hot sauce, chili powder and cumin a few times in a food processor until mixture resembles a chunky puree. Place mixture in a medium bowl. Add reserved beans, brown rice, panko crumbs, egg, salt and pepper and mix until well combined. Form into 5-6 patties, depending on how big you like your burgers. Cover and place in refrigerator for one hour or up to overnight.
- Place olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers, for about 10 minutes, turning once, until heated through. Top with a slice of cheese and cook until melted.
- Place burger on top of a few slices of lettuce. Top with some chipotle mayo, tomato slices, and a few more pieces of lettuce to make a bun.
You’re making me hungry for black bean burgers and I haven’t had breakfast yet. Love the lettuce bun!!
Lol! These are so good Chris! So so incredibly easy to put together! Balancing out the crepe cake I’m making for dessert tonight!
It seems to me that your creation sources are limitless. Everything you do is a symphony. Thank you for this one !
Awwww! Thanks so much! I hope you give these a try! Thanks so much for following!
Lol! Our household is the same as yours, Mare. I love, and I mean LOOOOVE black bean burgers, and Boy isn’t in to them. I wonder if it’s all men that are one dimensional.. or if we are just the lucky ones who decided marrying them was a good idea. I mean, after all, we can hoard all the black bean burgers and eat them ourselves!! Yaass! I am absolutely drooling over this one! I love the lettuce as a bun (because I’m a sans bun for my burger kinda girl) and that chipotle mayo looks sublime! Totally making these soon! Pinned! Cheers, sweets! Xo
They don’t know what’s good Chey! Hope you enjoy these. They’re so easy, they’ve got the perfect amount of spice and above all they’re healthier for you! Enjoy and happy weekend! XO
I am TOTALLY making this recipe soon Mary Ann. They look JUST like beef burgers so I’m pretty sure I’ll even be able to convince Aidan to try one. ;)
They’re so good Alida! I’m working on Tom!
I have to confess that I don’t think I’ve ever tried a black bean burger, but I’m always game! I do know one young (vegetarian) girl that will be over the moon about this recipe! Sending this off to my daughter right now :)
Oh, what you’ve been missing Jennifer! I hope your daughter enjoys these! Happy weekend.
It’s 6:30 AM and now this is all I’m craving for lunch!
Go for it Matt!
I am a vegetarian and a huge burger fan!! But we have such limited options! This black bean burger patty sounds delicious and full of wholesome ingredients!! And I love how you have served these in lettuce instead of the regular buns!!
I was trying to healthy things up with this one Deepika! I’m still trying to get my husband to try it! I know he’d love it if he gave it a try.
the fact that you paired this with chipotle mayo is GENIUS! love black bean burgers
Me too Lindsay! Thanks!
You had me at chipotle mayo!!
Yay!! Thanks Leigh Ann! Hope you had an awesome trip!
I love black bean burgers and these look gorgeous!!! I love that you made them lettuce wraps…and such pretty ones at that!! xoxo
Me too Rebecca! Thanks so much! XO
These aren’t just black bean burgers, they’re NEXT level black bean burgers and I just might already have all the ingredients. Today is just getting brighter and brighter, ha!
Yay Aimee! I hope you love them!
I’m a big fan of black bean burgers but have never made them, myself. I can imagine how flavorful these are! They’ll be fun to make! My family will be very surprised! ;) Pinned!
They’re sooo easy Annie! I know everyone will love them! Enjoy.
I’ve never seen a more beautiful bean burger in my life! I usually skip veggie burgers because they can be dry and they’re usually served on a bun to double down on dryness. But you’ve solved both problems beautifully! The burger looks juicy and delicious and that iceberg ‘bun’ is genius!
Awwww! Thanks Marissa! I love the iceberg lettuce buns! Trying to cut down on my carbs lately!
If I’m gonna eat a veggie burger, THIS is the one I want!
You’ll love it Gina! If you like it spicy, add as much hot sauce as you want! Enjoy!
i haven’t made a good burger in ages.. and this one looks so good Mary Ann! delicious!
It’s definitely a winner Thalia! I hope you give it a try!
I cannot wait to make these! Seriously! I always order them when they are on the menu, but this sounds like the way to go. Thank you for sharing Mary Ann!!
Great Kim! You’re going to love how easy and delicious they are! Pump up the hot sauce if you love the heat!
This is the perfect veggie burger! I need to make a big batch and keep them in freezer for easy dinners!
I’ve got a few in the freezer just for those busy nights Tieghan!
I love black bean burgers, Mary Ann – can’t wait to try this. I love it when I see them on the menu at a great burger place – you know they are going to be good. I see in some of the comments that you can freeze them – that’s good to know!
Yes, I froze a few from my last batch, so when I’ve got a craving I’m all set! These are so easy Geraldine. I hope you give them a try!
That is one good looking black bean burger Mary Ann! Hooray! You know I’m complete heart eyes over this… the chilis, chipotle mayo – I mean hello! I know these are freezer friendly too.. making them the ultimate convenience food!! I’m completely heart eyes over these! Well done!
Yay! Then my job is done Traci!! I’ve got the heart eyes for these too!
I have not ever had a black bean burger, but that’s about to change soon. There are several vegetarians in my extended family. We often make meals to satisfy everyone. However, lately we’ve notice non-veggies devouring all the dishes we create for the vegetarians. I think these black bean burgers would be loved by all….except maybe, my own Mr. Picky! ;)
Oh no! You’ve got a Mr. Picky too Kathy?! I know Tom would love these if he’d try them. He loves my black bean soup, so if he’d only give these a chance. I’m still working on him. I hope the rest of your family enjoys these!
I love black bean burgers! Thanks for the healthy recipe. These look yummy.
You’re quite welcome Hannah! I hope you enjoy them!
I have been looking for a recipe for bean burgers and now I found one. You are a hard-working and creative cook and blogger Mary Ann.
Awesome Gerlinde! I know you’ll love how easy and delicious these are. I’ve been trying to cut out carbs so the lettuce buns work perfectly here. You’ve been an early and dedicated follower of the blog my friend! Your sweet comments are always appreciated! Happy Sunday!
I always enjoyed reading your blog and watching the progress you have made .
Thanks Gerlinde!! XO
This looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe:)
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I hope you try them Irina! They’re so delicious! You’re quite welcome!
These burger patties look so meaty with the black beans and mushrooms! Being vegetarian I am always looking for good patty reicpes! Love these adorable patties and the lettuce “buns”! Gluten free, healthy and delicious!
They are honestly soooo delicious Amisha! They’re great to freeze too, so whenever the craving hits you’ve got one! Enjoy!
Amazing recipe! I’d totally be down for these burgers! I think you already know how I feel about lettuce buns :)
Thanks Ronny. Yours always look amazing!
Réalisé pour ce midi, Fabuleux et si délicieux !!! Félicitations …
Cette recette est top et adaptable, pour Mr avec du pain et pour moi de la laitue croquante, c’est trop bon !
La sauce vient ponctué l’ensemble et titillé les papilles, Sublime, à refaire …
Merci pour cette découverte qui nous a ravi au plus haut point