Bean burger

A bean burger is a type of burger typically made from beans, vegetables, and spices, formed into a patty and fried or baked. The first known recipe for a bean burger appeared in the Boston Cooking School Cook Book, published in 1896. The recipe, simply titled "Bean Hamburgers," called for cooked navy beans to be ground and mixed with bread crumbs, onion, and egg, then shaped into patties and fried.

Over the next century, bean burger recipes evolved to include a variety of different ingredients. In the early 1900s, cookbooks began to suggest adding salt pork or bacon to the mixture, while others called for the use of mashed potatoes or bread crumbs as a binding agent. In the 1940s, the addition of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard to the mix became popular, and by the 1950s, recipes for "vegetarian burgers" made with beans and vegetables were appearing in cookbooks.

Today, there are an endless variety of bean burger recipes available, with ingredients ranging from quinoa and sweet potatoes to black beans and lentils. Whether you're looking for a hearty, meatless burger option or simply want to try something new, there's a bean burger recipe out

Advice

Making a bean burger is a great way to have a vegan-friendly meal that is still hearty and delicious. For best results, start by thoroughly mashing beans with a fork or potato masher. This will help the burgers hold together while they are cooking. Next, add some flavorings to the mashed beans like garlic, herbs, and spices. To bind the ingredients together, add a few tablespoons of breadcrumbs and an egg. Finally, form the mixture into patties and cook on a greased skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side. Serve with your favorite toppings for a delicious vegan meal.

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Recipes

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Black Bean Burgers

  • bean liquid
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • stemless porcini mushroom
  • black bean
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • rolled oat
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Vegan Mushroom Bean Burger

  • pinto bean
  • garlic
  • onion
  • parsley
  • egg replacer
  • cumin
  • water
  • canola oil
  • green onion
  • mushroom
  • hamburger bun
  • spinach
  • black pepper
  • salt
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White Bean Burgers

  • pepper
  • salt
  • hamburger bun
  • egg
  • onion
  • bread crumb
  • parsley
  • navy bean
  • olive oil
  • sage
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
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Black Bean Burger With an Egg on Top

  • cornmeal
  • oil
  • salt
  • bun
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • brown rice
  • egg
  • serrano chile
  • sunny side egg
  • chipotle chile powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • cornstarch dissolved
  • cumin seed
  • black bean
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Black Bean Burgers

  • salt
  • garlic
  • egg
  • tomato
  • bread crumb
  • red pepper flake
  • onion
  • ketchup
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • black bean
  • hamburger roll
  • romaine lettuce
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Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers Recipe

  • cheese
  • condiment
  • salt
  • as lettuce
  • chipotle
  • egg
  • poblano pepper
  • onion
  • cotija cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • black bean
  • garlic
  • panko bread crumb
  • cashew
  • vegetable oil
  • hamburger bun
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Black Bean Burger

  • arugula
  • canola oil
  • mayonnaise
  • salt
  • tomato
  • bread crumb
  • egg
  • kaiser roll
  • chili powder
  • onion
  • black bean
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The BEST Black Bean Burger

  • mayonnaise
  • adobo sauce
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • egg
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • black bean
  • lime juice
  • chipotle
  • garlic
  • wheat breadcrumb
  • hamburger bun
  • burger lettuce
  • salt
  • salt
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Any Bean Burgers

  • black bean
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • egg
  • panko breadcrumb
  • walnut
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • bbq sauce
  • hamburger bun
  • cheese
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Best Black Bean Burger

  • panko bread crumb
  • balsamic vinegar
  • tamari
  • cumin
  • egg
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • onion
  • chipotles chipotle pepper
  • garlic
  • black bean
  • cooking spray
  • olive oil
  • hamburger bun
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Black Bean Burgers

  • canola oil
  • hot sauce
  • lettuce
  • salt
  • bread crumb
  • egg
  • mayonnaise
  • chili powder
  • onion
  • black bean
  • hamburger bun
  • swiss cheese
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Quinoa and Black Bean Burgers

  • vegetable broth
  • egg
  • garlic
  • ground
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • black bean
  • bread crumb
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • quinoa
  • green onion
  • bell pepper
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • pepper
  • salt
  • salt
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Low-Calorie Black Bean Burgers

  • black bean
  • egg
  • canola oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper
  • bread crumb
  • onion
  • wheat hamburger bun
  • ketchup
  • lettuce
  • mustard
  • onion
  • pickle
  • tomato
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Black Bean Burgers

  • arugula
  • potato chip
  • salt
  • thyme
  • nutritional yeast flake
  • lemon juice
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • onion
  • island dressing
  • caper
  • ketchup
  • dill pickle
  • wheat flour
  • black bean
  • soy sauce
  • mushroom
  • mayonnaise
  • yellow mustard
  • hamburger bun
  • butter lettuce
  • tomato
  • olive oil
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Caribbean Burgers with Mango Slaw

  • mayonnaise
  • vegetable oil
  • ginger
  • sriracha
  • salt
  • salt
  • avocado
  • green onion
  • black pepper
  • red cabbage
  • black pepper
  • ground beef
  • mango
  • teriyaki sauce
  • garlic
  • lime
  • mint
  • brioche hamburger bun
  • green leaf lettuce
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Black Bean Burgers

  • salt
  • rice
  • corn
  • sour cream
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • coriander
  • lime
  • grapeseed oil
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • brown sugar
  • black bean
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • arugula
  • apple cider vinegar
  • butter
  • brioche bun
  • salt
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Black Bean Burgers

  • black bean
  • egg
  • mayonnaise
  • worcestershire sauce
  • chili powder
  • onion
  • garlic powder
  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • smoked paprika
  • vegetable oil
  • oat
  • cheese
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Perfect Black Bean Burgers with Lime Mayo

  • walnut
  • apple cider vinegar
  • lime juice
  • red
  • coriander
  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • vegan mayonnaise
  • cayenne pepper
  • quinoa
  • flaxseed
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • black bean
  • fashioned oat
  • water
  • hamburger bun
  • avocado oil
  • cucumber
  • green sauce
  • lettuce
  • onion
  • avocado
  • tomato
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Black Bean Burgers

  • romaine lettuce
  • egg
  • salt
  • caramelized onion
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • onion
  • corn
  • chipotle mayo
  • carrot
  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • black bean
  • olive oil
  • bread crumb
  • hamburger bun
  • garlic
  • pepper jack cheese
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Epic Black Bean Burger

  • onion
  • avocado oil
  • barbecue sauce
  • mayonnaise
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • bread crumb
  • walnut
  • black pepper
  • cotija cheese
  • garlic
  • egg
  • black bean
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Black Soy Bean Burgers

  • textured vegetable protein
  • taco seasoning
  • cornmeal
  • black
  • onion
  • egg
  • soybean oil
  • all purpose flour
  • vegetable broth
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Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Sriracha Mayonnaise

  • panko breadcrumb
  • olive oil
  • cinnamon
  • oregano
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • garlic
  • egg
  • sriracha
  • mayonnaise
  • cayenne pepper
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • carrot
  • black bean
  • salt
  • hamburger bun
  • avocado
  • barbeque sauce
  • cheese
  • ketchup
  • lettuce
  • mustard
  • tomato
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Cookout Food Ideas: Black Bean Burgers

  • panko bread crumb
  • balsamic vinegar
  • tamari
  • cumin
  • egg
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • onion
  • chipotles chipotle pepper
  • garlic
  • black bean
  • cooking spray
  • olive oil
  • hamburger bun
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San Antonio bean burgers

  • ground beef
  • butter
  • salt
  • pickled jalapeño
  • refried bean
  • black pepper
  • chili powder
  • hamburger bun
  • american cheese
  • iceberg lettuce
  • onion
  • frito
  • salsa
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Black Bean Burger

  • vegetable chip
  • bread crumb
  • cumin
  • salt
  • mayonnaise
  • cilantro
  • grapeseed oil
  • oregano
  • black pepper
  • chipotle
  • black bean
  • butter
  • brioche burger bun
  • bibb lettuce
  • pineapple
  • onion
  • tomato
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Caribbean Burger

  • canola oil
  • salt
  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • zucchini
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • lemon juice
  • jerk sauce
  • ground beef
  • cajun seasoning
  • olive oil
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • sesame hamburger bun
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Black Bean Burgers

  • canola oil
  • hot sauce
  • salt
  • lettuce
  • bread crumb
  • egg
  • mayonnaise
  • chili powder
  • onion
  • black bean
  • hamburger bun
  • swiss cheese
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Black Bean Burger

  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • garlic powder
  • bell pepper
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • cilantro
  • panko crumb
  • salt
  • black bean
  • tomato paste
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20-Minute Black Bean Burgers

  • olive oil
  • black bean
  • egg white
  • steak seasoning
  • garlic
  • panko breadcrumb
  • white button mushroom
  • hamburger bun
  • red onion quarter

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
black bean
egg
garlic
hamburger bun
olive oil
cumin
black pepper
bread crumb
mayonnaise
chili powder
cilantro
canola oil
tomato
cayenne pepper
smoked paprika
carrot
ketchup
bell pepper
garlic powder
hot sauce
lettuce
jalapeño
green onion
lime
avocado
cheese
chipotle
panko bread crumb
onion powder
panko breadcrumb
tomato paste
ground beef
soy sauce
parsley
mushroom
coriander
lemon juice
vegetable oil
arugula
lime juice
walnut
quinoa
brown sugar
all purpose flour
oregano
apple cider vinegar
butter
water
mango
cheddar cheese
pepper
cornmeal
oil
red pepper flake
romaine lettuce
cotija cheese
balsamic vinegar
tamari
chipotles chipotle pepper
cooking spray
swiss cheese
vegetable broth
paprika
worcestershire sauce
mustard
wheat flour
cinnamon
thyme
sriracha
corn
grapeseed oil
avocado oil
bean liquid
stemless porcini mushroom
rolled oat
pinto bean
egg replacer
spinach
chipotle hot sauce
yogurt
rye bread
cherry tomato
brioche roll
navy bean
sage
bun
brown rice
serrano chile
sunny side egg
chipotle chile powder
cornstarch dissolved
cumin seed
hamburger roll
condiment
as lettuce
poblano pepper
cashew
kaiser roll
adobo sauce
wheat breadcrumb
burger lettuce
bbq sauce
ground
wheat hamburger bun
pickle
sweet potato
dijon mustard
worchestire sauce
cheddar cheese cracker
buttermilk
beer
fried egg
potato chip
nutritional yeast flake
island dressing
caper
dill pickle
yellow mustard
butter lettuce
ginger
red cabbage
teriyaki sauce
mint
brioche hamburger bun
green leaf lettuce
egg substitute
yellow bell pepper
chile flake
allspice
dark beer
rice
sour cream
honey
brioche bun
oat
red
vegan mayonnaise
flaxseed
fashioned oat
cucumber
green sauce
caramelized onion
chipotle mayo
pepper jack cheese
barbecue sauce
textured vegetable protein
taco seasoning
black
soybean oil
barbeque sauce
pickled jalapeño
refried bean
american cheese
iceberg lettuce
frito
salsa
vegetable chip
brioche burger bun
bibb lettuce
pineapple
zucchini
jerk sauce
cajun seasoning
sesame hamburger bun
panko crumb
egg white
steak seasoning
white button mushroom
red onion quarter
shallot
burger accompaniment
cannellini

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

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Staple Ingredients

  • black bean 75%
  • onion 75%
  • salt 75%

Common Ingredients

  • egg 59%
  • garlic 50%
  • hamburger bun 47%

Usual Ingredients

  • cumin 38%
  • olive oil 34%
  • black pepper 31%
  • bread crumb 31%
  • chili powder 31%
  • mayonnaise 25%
  • cilantro 22%

Rarey Ingredients

  • tomato 19%
  • cayenne pepper 16%
  • smoked paprika 16%