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Easy Overnight Black Bean Burgers Recipe with Garlic Butter Drizzle for Perfect Flavor

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These easy overnight black bean burgers are simple, tasty, and feature a magical overnight soak step for perfect texture. Finished with a rich garlic butter drizzle, they are a crowd-pleasing comfort food perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) black beans, drained and rinsed (or cooked dried black beans)
  • 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs, plain or panko
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced (for drizzle)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the black beans under cold water. Drain well to avoid soggy patties. (Approx. 2 minutes)
  2. Mash the beans using a potato masher or food processor until mostly smooth but with some chunks left for texture. (3-4 minutes)
  3. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, breadcrumbs, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. (2 minutes)
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly. (5-6 minutes)
  5. Add the mashed beans, sautéed onion and garlic, beaten egg, and olive oil to the dry mix. Stir gently until combined but do not overmix. (3 minutes)
  6. Form the mixture into 6 equal-sized patties, about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Place on a baking sheet or plate. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours. (10 minutes prep + overnight chill)
  7. Prepare garlic butter drizzle: melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Stir in minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside. (5 minutes)
  8. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown. Flip carefully to keep patties intact. (8-10 minutes)
  9. Plate the burgers, drizzle generously with warm garlic butter, and sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve immediately. (2 minutes)

Notes

Do not over-process the beans to maintain texture. Overnight chilling is essential for binding and flavor. Use a hot skillet to get a crispy crust. Flip patties gently to avoid breaking. Garlic butter drizzle adds richness but can be swapped with olive oil for lower saturated fat. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. Vegan option: replace egg with flax egg and use vegan butter or olive oil for drizzle.

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