Vegan Black Bean Burger Chipotle (Printable Version)
A flavorful vegan black bean burger with a tangy chipotle lime mayo for a zesty twist.
# What You'll Need:
→ Black Bean Patties
01 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - ½ cup rolled oats
03 - ½ small red onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
06 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
07 - 2 tablespoons water
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
→ Chipotle Lime Mayo
14 - ⅓ cup vegan mayonnaise
15 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
18 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
19 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembling
20 - 4 vegan burger buns
21 - Lettuce leaves
22 - Sliced tomato
23 - Sliced red onion
24 - Sliced avocado
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Stir and allow to thicken for 5 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the drained black beans with a fork or potato masher, retaining some texture.
03 - Add oats, diced onion, garlic, bell pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cilantro, and flax egg to the mashed beans. Mix thoroughly until combined.
04 - Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form each into a compact burger patty.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly oil if desired. Cook each patty for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and heated through.
06 - Whisk together vegan mayonnaise, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.
07 - Toast the vegan burger buns lightly if preferred.
08 - Spread chipotle lime mayo on the buns, layer with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and avocado, then top with the black bean patty. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They're genuinely satisfying—no weird texture, no pretending they're as good as meat burgers, just straight-up delicious.
- The chipotle lime mayo is your secret weapon; it transforms everything from the beans to the toppings into something restaurant-worthy.
- Prep takes barely twenty minutes and you can make all four patties while dinner guests are still settling in.
02 -
- If your patties fall apart during cooking, your mixture is too loose; next time add another tablespoon of oats or let your flax egg sit a full ten minutes instead of five.
- The texture of the beans matters more than you'd think; if you mash them too fine, you'll end up with something that crumbles instead of holds together.
- Don't skip the resting step for the flax egg no matter how rushed you are; it's the one thing that actually determines whether these stay in one piece.
03 -
- Make the patties the night before and refrigerate them; they hold together better when cold and you'll actually have time to relax when guests arrive.
- If your vegan mayo tastes watery or thin, you've probably bought a brand that's mostly water; switch brands or add a teaspoon of cornstarch to thicken it up before mixing in the chipotle.