Mediterranean Black Bean Burgers
These easy Mediterranean black bean burgers are topped with whipped feta, roasted onions and peppers, and basil for a super satisfying vegetarian meal that everyone will love!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 504kcal
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables
- 1 red onion sliced crosswise into rounds
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
Whipped Feta
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Burgers
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 burger buns
Additional toppings: fresh basil leaves, tomato slices
Instructions
Roasted Vegetables
- Preheat the oven to to 425. On a large baking sheet, toss together the onions and peppers with the olive oil, salt and pepper (reserve a little of each for the patties). Transfer to the preheated oven and roast until tender, about 20 minutes.
Whipped Feta
- While the oven is heating, add the whipped feta ingredients to a food processor, and process on high for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
Burgers
- When the vegetables come out of the oven, lower the heat to 350. Spread the black beans evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with a baking mat or aluminum foil. Transfer to the oven for about 15 minutes until the beans look gray and dry, with the skins slightly crispy.
- Transfer the beans to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or a fork. Keep some texture. In a large bowl, combine the beans, eggs, bread crumbs, feta, finely chopped red pepper and onion, parsley, olive oil, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 6 patties.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a grill pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers, 3 at a time, about 4-5 minutes per side., pressing down with the spatula occasionally. * see notes for other cooking methods
- Transfer cooked patties to a plate and lightly grill the burger buns.
Assemble the burgers
- Place a patty on the bottom of each burger bun. Spread some whipped feta on the top half. Top the burgers with roasted vegetables, a tomato slice and a few fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Cooking options
- To cook on an outdoor grill: Heat a well-oiled grill to medium-high. Cook for about 5 minutes per side.
- To cook in the oven: Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with a baking mat, or greased foil. Cook about 20 minutes total, flipping once halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1462mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1237IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 6mg