Black Bean Brown Rice Burgers

Savor the wholesome goodness of Black Bean Brown Rice Burgers—a satisfying plant-based alternative packed with protein, fiber, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. These hearty veggie patties combine creamy black beans, nutty brown rice, and zesty aromatics like garlic, cumin, and chili powder for a flavor explosion in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep, they’re quick and easy to make yet rival any restaurant veggie burger. Pan-seared to perfection, these patties boast a golden crust and a tender, flavorful interior. Serve them on your favorite hamburger bun with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, or creamy avocado for a customizable masterpiece. These homemade black bean burgers are ideal for a weeknight dinner or your next cookout and sure to become a go-to vegetarian classic in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cooked brown rice
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (for cooking)
• 0 Optional: Hamburger buns, lettuce, tomato, or other toppings

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the black beans. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the beans until they are mostly broken down, leaving some texture.

Step 2

Add the cooked brown rice, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, approximately 1/2-inch thick.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the patties in the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the patties are golden brown and heated through.

Step 5

Remove the patties from the skillet and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes.

Step 6

Serve the burgers on hamburger buns with your choice of toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, or avocado.

Step 7

Enjoy your delicious homemade Black Bean Brown Rice Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	636.9 grams (636.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1019

Total Fat 34.20g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.30g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3677mg	160%
Total Carbohydrate 145.50g	53%
Dietary Fiber 30.30g	108%
Total Sugars 10.20g
Protein 39.40g	79%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276mg	21%
Iron 14mg	75%
Potassium 1266mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.4%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 55.6%