Vegan Black Bean Chipotle Mayo (Print View)
Hearty black bean patties with smoky spices and zesty chipotle mayo
# What You'll Need:
→ Black Bean Patties
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
05 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
08 - 1 tbsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Chipotle Mayo
14 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
15 - 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced
16 - 1 tsp adobo sauce
17 - 1 tbsp lime juice
18 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
19 - 4 vegan burger buns
20 - Lettuce leaves
21 - Tomato slices
22 - Red onion rings
23 - Avocado slices
# Method:
01 - Combine vegan mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
02 - Place drained black beans in a large bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until partially broken down, leaving some whole beans for texture.
03 - Add red onion, garlic, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, cilantro, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a burger patty approximately 1/2 inch thick. If mixture feels too sticky, add additional breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon at a time.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
06 - Lightly toast burger buns in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden, if desired.
07 - Spread chipotle mayo on both bun halves. Place a cooked patty on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion rings, and avocado. Top with the upper bun and serve immediately.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The smoky, spicy chipotle mayo makes everything taste like a restaurant burger without the meat
- These patties freeze beautifully so you can have vegan burgers ready on busy weeknights
02 -
- If your mixture feels too wet to form patties, gradually add more breadcrumbs until it holds together
- Letting the formed patties chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking makes a huge difference in texture
03 -
- A cast iron skillet creates the best crust and mimics that grill flavor perfectly
- Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking before serving to help them set