10 Unbeatable Bean Burgers

Spicy Black Bean and Corn Burgers
Credit: Rachel Powers

Whether you're exploring eating vegetarian, or just want to add more veggies to your diet, bean burgers are a great way to do either. Homemade bean burgers are a wonderful source of plant-based protein, along with fiber and some vitamins. Try foraying into meatless burgers with one of our ten most popular bean burger recipes. Once you've gotten comfortable with the technique of making bean burgers, play around with your favorite legume varieties and spice mixes and you're sure to mix up something delicious.

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Quinoa Black Bean Burgers

Quinoa Black Bean Burgers
Autumneyes

Quinoa, which is often confused for a grain but is actually a seed, combines with black beans for a protein-packed patty. "This recipe needs 10 stars," says user Tlgonzalez. "It was so good that it's hard to believe it's a vegetarian dish."

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Elsy's Chickpea Burger

Elsy's Chickpea Burger
Buckwheat Queen

Chickpeas, in both whole and flour form, create these cilantro-infused veggie burgers. Serve with your favorite salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

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Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Katherine Martinelli

A lot of homemade bean burger recipes rely on eggs, but this recipe is totally vegan-friendly. Seafood seasoning (like Old Bay) is the key ingredient to making a spicy and flavorful patty.

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Kidney Bean and Black Thai Rice Burgers

Kidney Bean and Black Thai Rice Burgers
Linda T

Black rice and kidney beans are the base of this burger recipe, but the addition of vital wheat gluten (wheat protein) makes for hearty and almost-meaty burger texture.

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Spicy Black Bean and Corn Burgers

Spicy Black Bean and Corn Burgers
Rachel Powers

Go south of the border with these black bean burgers. Spicy jalapeños are offset by sweet corn in the mixture. Serve with your favorite Tex-Mex toppings like pico de gallo and guacamole.

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All-Star Veggie Burger

All-Star Veggie Burger
chadae

This burger mix has a bit of everything — beans, rice, oats, and tofu are in the patty — for a balanced flavor and texture that is irresistible. "This is one of the greatest veggie burger recipes I've ever had!" says user Angela Burdick.

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Linda T

The perfect combo of sweet and savory, these bean burgers are bursting with flavor. As a bonus, they're even vegan-friendly.

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Butter Bean Burgers

Butter Bean Burgers
Chickadee

Butter beans don't always get a chance in the spotlight, but they'll quickly become your favorite legume after trying this cheesy recipe.

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Jamaican Burgers

Jamaican Burgers
Sarah-May

If you like spice, then this is the bean burger recipe for you. Including a whole habanero, these Jamaican burgers are bursting with heat.

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Black Bean Burgers

Black Bean Burgers
SunnyDaysNora

A classic stand-by, these black bean burgers pull flavor from ranch dressing mix, liquid smoke, and a melty layer of Gouda cheese.

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