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
Top tips
How to mash beans
You can mash your black beans right in the bowl with a fork or potato masher (affiliate link). I prefer to use a fork because the potato masher can get clogged with some of the beans. You don't need to worry about mashing every single bean, just enough to open up most of the beans so they starchy insides can help hold the patties together.
How to grate carrots
Start by peeling the carrot if necessary. I use a regular vegetable peeler for this. Next, grate your carrot using the small holes of a box grater, or use a food processor with a shredding attachment. I find the box grater preferable because you can grate the carrot into very small strands.
Tips for customizing your black bean patty recipe
- Leave out the spices as a way to make a black bean patty recipe suitable for older babies (check with your doctor before feeding your baby a new food)
- Add extra chili powder or finely minced jalapeño to make extra spicy black bean burgers
- Use gluten-free bread crumbs and check your cheese and 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
FAQ
Yes, 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.
You can make this recipe vegan by using two flax eggs in place of the regular eggs and omitting the cheese (or using a vegan version). Keep in mind the patties may not hold together as well if making substitutions.
A black bean patty is a black bean veggie burger. In this case I'm calling it a patty instead of a burger because I prefer to eat them as a main dish rather than in a bun with burger toppings.
More veggie burger recipes
What to serve with Black Bean Patties
- Oven Baked Potato Wedges
- Instant Pot Quinoa
- Mexican Millet
- Green Avocado Sauce
- Mango Avocado Salsa
- Healthy Guacamole
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
- Air Fryer Shoestring Fries
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This post was updated in May 2023 with new photos and more helpful information about the recipe.
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 😋
:D says
Your thoughts In using ground oats or cooked quinoa in place of breadcrumbs?
Lindsay Moe says
I think either of those would work just fine. Quinoa flakes (which are kind of like ground oats) might be better than cooked quinoa, which would have a lot of moisture in it.
Denise says
Made these today for supper and they were a hit. I will definitely be making these again.
Q:have you froze these before or after you cooked these? Do they freeze well?
Lindsay Moe says
Yes, they freeze great! I freeze after baking. When I want to eat it I'll microwave it for about 30 seconds to take the chill off, then either broil as you did in the first time or pan fry it until warm and a little crisp on the outside. You could also just microwave it until hot if you don't mind it being a little soft.
Th says
I made these and they were delicious! But is there any sub that can be made for eggs to bind them together without eggs?
Lindsay Moe says
I'm so glad you enjoy this recipe! I have a recipe for flax eggs on the site that would be perfect for this. It is a 1:1 swap for eggs. https://theliveinkitchen.com/flax-egg/
Liz says
I was 3/4 of the way through a different black bean burger recipe when I read the online reviews about them being very dry. I searched for solutions and came across your page and this recipe. I added the carrots as suggested, and they were delicious. So although it was not the exact recipe above, your recipe helped save my dry black bean burgers. Thank you!
Lindsay Moe says
I'm glad it could help!
Mama Bear says
These are so simple to make and taste great! Definitely keeping this recipe!! I used Almond Flour instead of breadcrumbs and they turned out fine!
Taylor G. says
Is there a reason you don't roast the black beans to reduce the moisture prior to mixing and putting the patties together? Just curious before I make this recipe. Thank you!
Lindsay Moe says
I've never done that for any recipe before, so didn't think to do it for this one. The canned beans are rinsed and drained, and don't contain too much moisture after that. I think drying them out would result in a very dry patty that wouldn't hold together very well. Hope this helps!