Baked Black Bean Burgers on Whole Wheat Buns: Master the easiest recipe ever! -

This is a recipe for baked black bean burgers served on whole wheat buns, offering a healthier, meatless alternative to traditional burgers.

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
Add the bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the mashed beans. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the burgers are firm and lightly browned.
Serve the black bean burgers hot on whole wheat buns with your favorite toppings.

Ensure the black beans are well-drained to avoid a mushy texture.
For extra flavor, you can sauté the onion and garlic before adding them to the mixture.
If the mixture is too wet, add a little more bread crumbs; if too dry, add a teaspoon of water or vegetable broth.
These burgers can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 3 months (uncooked or cooked).