Best 6 Pinto Bean Burgers Recipes

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Calling all veggie burger fans! If you're looking for a protein-packed, flavorful, and easy-to-make meatless burger, then our pinto bean burgers are the answer. These burgers are made with simple, wholesome ingredients like pinto beans, spices, and oats, and they're packed with protein and fiber. Plus, they're incredibly versatile and can be served on a bun, in a wrap, or even as a salad topper.

In this article, we'll provide you with two delicious pinto bean burger recipes. The first recipe is for a classic pinto bean burger, made with a blend of pinto beans, oats, and spices. The second recipe is for a more unique and flavorful Southwestern-inspired pinto bean burger, made with a blend of pinto beans, corn, black beans, and spices. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.

So, whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or just looking for a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers, our pinto bean burgers are the perfect choice. They're delicious, nutritious, and easy to make. Give them a try today and see for yourself!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PINTO BEAN BURGER



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Skip the meat and give these pinto bean burgers a try! These tasty burgers are loaded with flavor and they're ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by Liz Thomson

Categories     Burgers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 15oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed, patted dry
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (about 1oz)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
ΒΌ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, red onion, BBQ Sauce or Hot Sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Place two large paper towels on a cutting board and set aside.
  • Drain and rinse the pinto beans, then spread onto the paper towels and gently pat to dry.
  • Add the tortilla chips, pinto beans, onions, and cilantro to a food processor and pulse 3-4 times.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the food processor and pulse 5-6 times until combined.
  • The mixture might look dry, but it will hold together when packed.
  • Shape the mixture into 4 large patties.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Brush with barbecue sauce or hot sauce, if desired.
  • Place on a bun and add all your favorite toppings + sides!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 burger patty, Calories 255 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 172 mg, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 11.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

ANY BEAN BURGERS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup canned beans, such as pinto, kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices your favorite cheese, optional
4 burger buns
Desired toppings, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the beans until coarsely chopped, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Pulse the walnuts in the food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to the mixing bowl with the beans. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, egg and 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce and mix well. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts. Shape into burger patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Brush the top of each burger with the remaining 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce. Cook the burgers BBQ sauce-side down for 3 minutes. Flip and top each with a slice of cheese if using. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the burgers are heated through, about 3 minutes. Place the burgers on the buns and top with desired toppings.

PINTO-BEAN BURGERS



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Toasted almonds, panko, roasted red peppers, and feta add heft and flavor to these California-style veggie burgers. The patties can be made with any kind of beans. You can also swap homemade for a 15.5-ounce can -- just drain and rinse first.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1/3 cup toasted almonds, chopped, plus more for serving
1 3/4 cups cooked pinto beans
2/3 cup panko
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
Sprouts, sliced avocado, and lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Add shallot and cook until soft, 3 minutes.
  • Pulse shallot, almonds, beans, panko, 1/4 cup roasted peppers, and egg in a food processor until just combined. Season with salt and pepper, fold in feta, and form into four 3 1/2-inch patties.
  • Wipe skillet clean; heat remaining oil over medium-high. Cook patties, flipping once, 8 minutes.
  • Mix yogurt and remaining 1/4 cup peppers. Spread on burgers and serve, with sprouts, avocado, lemon, and almonds.

GRILLED BEAN BURGERS



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These juicy veggie patties have major flavor with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. They hold their own against any veggie burger you'd buy at the supermarket. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 lettuce leaves
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in carrot and spices; cook and stir until carrot is tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, mash pinto and black beans using a potato masher. Stir in mustard, soy sauce, ketchup and carrot mixture. Add oats, mixing well. Shape into eight 3-1/2-in. patties. , Place burgers on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned and heated through, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve on buns with lettuce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN PINTO BEAN AND VEGGIE BURGERS WITH SLAW



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Whether you're vegetarian or looking for a meat-free meal packed with flavor, this is destined to be your new go-to veggie burger. It leans into pinto beans for protein and is studded with delicious bursts of super sweet corn. Dredged in a cornmeal crust and cooked until golden, each patty is the perfect balance of crispy, creamy and bright.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 large clove garlic, minced
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained, rinsed and patted dry
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely diced Cheddar (about 2 ounces)
6 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
1 small serrano chile, seeded if desired and minced, optional
Kosher salt
2 cups packaged coleslaw mix
1 ripe avocado, cut into 8 to 12 slices, for serving

Steps:

  • For the burgers: Cook the corn according to the package directions; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and shallot and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is tender, about 4 minutes. Add the corn, chipotle, coriander, cumin and garlic and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a large bowl to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Put the beans in a food processor with the egg and 1/4 cup of the cooled vegetables and pulse until the mixture is creamy but still a little chunky. Add the bean mixture to the remaining cooled vegetables along with the Cheddar, 3 tablespoons of the cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Shape the bean mixture into 4 patties, each about 4 inches in diameter. Put the remaining 3 tablespoons cornmeal on a plate. Coat the patties in the cornmeal, put on a platter and chill until cooled through and firmer, about 20 minutes.
  • For the slaw: Stir together the cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, serrano if using and salt to taste in a medium bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and toss; chill until ready to serve.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden brown on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the second side and the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • To serve, put 2 or 3 slices of avocado on each serving plate. Add a burger and top with a spoonful of slaw.

PINTO BEAN BURGERS



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Make and share this Pinto Bean Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abbs lt3

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 ounces pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1/2 cup salsa
1 slice pickled jalapeno pepper, cut and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons plain dried breadcrumbs
4 hamburger buns, warmed
4 lettuce leaves
cilantro, onion & sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, with potato masher, mash pinto beans until smooth. Stir in cumin, chipotle, pickled jalapeno, 2 tbsp salsa, and 2 tbsp breadcrumbs until combined.
  • Place remaining 3 tbsp breadcrumbs on sheet of waxed paper. With floured hands, shape bean micture into four 3-inch round burgers; coat with breadcrumbs.
  • In nonstick, 12-inch skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add burgers and cook until slighlt browned on both sizes, about 8 minutes, turning burgers halfway through cooking.
  • Spoon remaining 1/2 cup salsa on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce and burgers. Serve burger with cilantro, onion, and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.4, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 538.7, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 16.9

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use chipotle powder or smoked paprika in the burger mixture.
  • Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to the burger mixture for an extra boost of flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the beans with a fork or potato masher.
  • Be sure to drain the beans well before mashing them, otherwise the burgers will be too wet.
  • If you find that the burger mixture is too dry, add a little bit of water or vegetable broth until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Be sure to cook the burgers over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese.

Conclusion:

These pinto bean burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with protein and fiber, and they are also a good source of iron, potassium, and magnesium. They are easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you grill them, fry them, or bake them, these burgers are sure to be a hit.

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