One of our favorite Spokane restaurants is the Elk, which is a great spot to enjoy brewpub style food in a neighborhood setting. And one of the great things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the "come-as-you-are" attitude. Things are relaxed here, but the food is great. One of my all-time favorite meals at the Elk is the Bean Burger. I've adapted their recipe to be quick and simple, yet still tasty.
Black Bean Burgers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup carrots, diced
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 tablespoon canola oil
4-5 slices of provolone or pepper jack cheese
Add the olive oil and veggies to a frying pan, and cook at medium-high heat until veggies begin to soften. While the veggies are sauteing, add the beans into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mash them up a bit with a potato masher, leaving about 1/4 of the beans whole.
Add the sauteed veggies to the bean mixture and stir to combine. Add the remaining ingredients (reserving the canola oil for frying the patties in) and mix together. (It's best to use your hands to mix everything together at this point).
Divide mixture into 4 or 5 patties, depending on your preference of patty size. After forming the patties, fry them in the canola oil until golden, about three minutes per side, over medium-high heat. Top with the cheese of your choice, once bean burgers are flipped.
Serve on hamburger buns, with mayonnaise, greens of your choice, and tomatoes.
Tip:
The chefs at the Elk recommend starting your patties in a cold pan to give the patties a nice crunch on the outside.
For delicious go-to lunches at home, wrap patties individually and freeze. When you need lunch in a hurry, just grab a patty, microwave until hot, and assemble as usual.
I guess this recipe can be a match for my Elk recipe. My dad will go hunting this Saturday. He told me that I'll be the one to cook Elk steak stew. I want to add another one on my menu, and I think this dish is will do. Now I know how to cook a Black Bean Burger. Thanks!
Posted by: Kristine Nadal | April 04, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Made these last night and wow! Devouring my second for lunch today. Also made the Roasted Corn Pasta Salad. Very tasty as well. Thanks!
Posted by: Tracy and Aaron | January 25, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Just made these last night - they are SO good!
I had an onion and some garlic on hand - and I added those to the satuee with 1t salt and 1/2t pepper - and it was SO SO delish!
My family asked for them to be in the regular rotation.
YAY!
Posted by: Tracy | January 20, 2011 at 08:17 AM
I can't wait to make these. It looks absolutely delicious!
Posted by: Judy | January 10, 2011 at 05:40 AM
Made 'em last night. Super quick, easy and DEEEEEEELISH!!!! And fairly weight watcher friendly, too. My husband added cheese to his second one. He popped up, bug-eyed and said, "that one tastes like nachos"! Will be certain to make these again, and often. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Joyce | January 08, 2011 at 06:20 PM
These look amazing!!! :)
Posted by: liz | January 07, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Looks great! I am definitely trying this very soon!
Posted by: Michelle Kercheval | January 07, 2011 at 07:24 AM
YUM! this looks like a GOOD recipe! I have been looking for a good black bean pattie recipe... since we moved 2 hours away from out favorite gourmet burger bar! They served theirs with:
Avocado
Green Chiles
Chipotle Ranch
Cheddar-Jack Cheese
It's delicious!
Posted by: Scattering Lupines | January 07, 2011 at 05:10 AM
YUM. As a fellow Spokanite I agree about the Elk. The same people own and run the Two-Seven Pub House up here on the south hill. Same menu. The bean burger is my favorite! I also love the corn salad. I want the recipe for THAT. lol
Posted by: Amanda | January 06, 2011 at 08:10 PM
We go to The Porch Public House...their sister spot. We love it. I will have to make this for my sweet husband. He will love it.
Posted by: Ada | January 06, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Oh Yummy! I LOVE black bean burgers! I can hardly wait to try this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!!:)
Posted by: luv*my*4 | January 06, 2011 at 05:48 PM
Can you imagine the day when our blogs have a *scratch and sniff* feature? This burger looks and sounds so delicious, I can almost smell it...
OK... to the kitchen I go.
Posted by: Natalie VV | January 06, 2011 at 05:43 PM
I'm going to try this...I know we would love it! Sounds good right now...and I'm not even hungry! Thanks for sharing! ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 06, 2011 at 05:27 PM