Black Bean Burgers

These black bean burgers feature the flavors of cumin, chili powder, garlic, liquid smoke flavoring, and ranch dressing mix.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• ¼ cup minced jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
• 1 ⅓ cups plain breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup liquid smoke flavoring
• ¼ cup ranch dressing mix
• 8 slices smoked Gouda cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend black beans and jalapeno pepper in a food processor until the beans are completely pureed; transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Mix breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, onion, eggs, cumin, chili powder, garlic, liquid smoke flavoring, and ranch dressing mix into the black bean mixture until evenly combined.

Step 3

Chill mixture in freezer until firm enough to shape into patties, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Divide mixture into 8 portions; shape into patties.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook burgers in hot oil until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 6

Top burgers with smoked Gouda cheese to serve.