Even if meaty burgers are your usual crave at a backyard barbecue, you probably can’t resist a thick, flavorful black bean burger. The addition of cremini mushrooms in this bean burger recipe makes the patties hearty and earthy, while garlic and onion – finely minced and grated – infuse every bite with swoon-worthy savoriness. And thanks to panko bread crumbs, these burgers hold up beautifully on the grill. Craving them? Make them on repeat this summer.

Grilled Mushroom & Black Bean Burgers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 193 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms
- 2 cups canned black beans drained, rinsed and dried well
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ small sweet onion grated
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1-½ tsp. salt
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
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Oil grate on barbecue grill. Heat grill to medium to medium-high heat, approximately 375 degrees F.
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In food processor, pulse cremini mushrooms until finely chopped. Scrape down sides occasionally. Transfer to large bowl.
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In food processor, coarsely process black beans. (Note: Do not puree beans. Beans must be coarsely chopped.)
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To bowl with mushrooms, add beans, onion and garlic. Using silicone spatula, mix together.
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Mix in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and Worcestershire sauce. Season with pepper to taste.
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Add bread crumbs and mix until well combined. (Note: If mixture is too wet, it won’t hold shape when attempting to form patty. If this occurs, add up to ½ cup more bread crumbs to mixture.)
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Shape mixture into four patties about ¾-inch to 1-inch thick.
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Transfer patties to grill; cook 6-8 minutes per side side or until crisp on outside.
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Serve on buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Mushroom & Black Bean Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4g
Sodium 320mg13%
Potassium 700mg20%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 420IU8%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 127mg13%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.