Meatless Black Bean Burgers

Even burger fanatics who love to frequent the Golden Arches can enjoy these meatless burgers topped with Monterey Jack cheese and a tasty "bacon" and relish aioli.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 661 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon vegan bacon bits
• 1 tablespoon relish
• 8 large hamburger buns, split and toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Puree black beans in a food processor, or mash with a fork.

Step 2

Combine bread crumbs, bell peppers, onion, eggs, barbecue sauce, nutritional yeast, salt, olive oil, taco seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and chili sauce in a large mixing bowl. Add mashed beans and mix well.

Step 3

Form mixture into 8 patties. Place on greased waxed paper and let sit in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.

Step 4

Lightly grease a cast iron griddle pan with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Add burgers and fry until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 5

While burgers are cooking, mix mayonnaise, vegan bacon bits, relish, vinegar, and tomato paste for aioli together in a small bowl.

Step 6

Top each burger with a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with aioli sauce.