These are the best black bean patties for serving with rice, sour cream, and salsa! It’s a baked carrot and black bean burger that has been spiced with chili powder and cumin to make them just the right amount of spicy. Keep these veggie patties in the freezer and always have a vegetarian meal on hand!
Easy, healthy dinners are the best. That’s why I’m sharing this black bean patty recipe with you!
This is one of my favorite, go-to vegetarian dinner ideas. While you could eat it on a bun, I like serving it with brown rice, sour cream, and salsa. You can also serve with a few avocado slices for extra healthy fats!
Black bean burger ingredients
- Canned black beans
- Shredded carrots
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs
- Shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Olive oil
How to make this easy black bean burger recipe
- Mash the beans in a bowl
- Add the remaining ingredients except the olive oil and mix well with a fork or your hands
- Shape the bean mixture into twelve veggie patties
- Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and brush both sides with olive oil
- Broil 3-4 minutes per side
Are black bean patties healthy?
I think these baked veggie patties are wonderfully healthy. They’re full of protein and fiber. Of course every one has different dietary needs, so consult your doctor to decide what is best for you.
I definitely think this homemade black bean burger is going to be healthier for you than something you would buy in the grocery store. While those are a great option to have on hand, making the burgers at home gives you complete control over the ingredients.
Tips for customizing your black bean patty recipe:
- Leave out the spices as a way to make a black bean patty recipe suitable for babies (check with your doctor)
- Add extra chili powder or finely minced jalapeño to make extra spicy black bean burgers
- Use gluten-free bread crumbs and check your spices to make them gluten-free
- Serve on a bun topped with a mixture of salsa and sour cream, some romaine lettuce, and a few avocado slices
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What to serve with Black Bean Patties
This post was updated in December 2019 with new photos and more helpful information about the recipe.
Black Bean Patties
Ingredients
- 30 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 cup cheddar or monterey jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Place an oven rack on the highest position and preheat the broiler on high. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the beans with a fork or potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well with a fork or your hands. Shape into twelve patties and place on the baking sheet, working in batches if necessary. Brush both sides with olive oil. Broil for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve with avocado, lime, sour cream, and salsa if desired.
Notes
Tips for customizing your black bean patty recipe:
- Leave out the spices as a way to make a black bean patty recipe suitable for babies (check with your doctor)
- Add extra chili powder or finely minced jalapeño to make extra spicy black bean burgers
- Use gluten-free bread crumbs and check your spices to make them gluten-free
- Serve on a bun topped with a mixture of salsa and sour cream, some romaine lettuce, and a few avocado slices
Chelsea says
These look delicious! You said form them into 12 patties, but I was curious if these were 12 normal sized patties? If I’m only making these for 3 adults I’m assuming I should have the recipe then?
Thanks so much, hoping to make them for dinner tonight!
Lindsay Moe says
Yes, the recipe is very easy to halve. I usually allow 2 regular sized patties per person, so six would be perfect for 3 adults if you don’t want any leftovers. Enjoy!
Chelsea says
Great thank you!
Don Orwell @ SuperfoodsToday says
They look amazing! I guess I’ll offer them to my kids, they will probably eat it. They hate black bean soup or any beans.
Muppet says
Super awesome recipe! Very simple and extremely delicious. Thank you!! 🙂
Savannah Blake says
Have you ever tried freezing them? If so, how did it turn out? Cook them first or no?
Lindsay Moe says
Yes, they freeze great! I cook them first, then you just need to reheat in the microwave, stovetop, or oven.
Savannah Blake says
Thanks! Preheating the broiler now! I added chopped onions too 😋