Recipe: Easy 5-Ingredient Black Bean Veggie Burgers — Recipes from The Kitchn

I became a vegetarian around the age of 12, so I've made my fair share of veggie burgers throughout the years. The funny thing is, I still don't have a go-to recipe. That's because most homemade veggie burgers call for a laundry list of ingredients (often upwards of 10), or a long refrigeration time to bind the patties together. I set out to make one with easy-to-find ingredients that's ready to devour in less than 30 minutes. And that's exactly where these black bean burgers come into play.

These aren't just good veggie burgers — they're good burgers, period. They're spicy, smoky, and packed with protein. And, unlike so many veggie burgers, they don't fall apart in the skillet. In fact, as they cook, they take on a deliciously crispy outer crust that makes every bite that much better. Depending on your hunger level, you can opt to make six smaller patties or four larger ones. Save leftovers for crumbling over salads or stuffing into quesadillas.

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