Best 10 Pinto Bean Burgers Recipes

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In the realm of plant-based cuisine, pinto beans emerge as a culinary star, offering a hearty foundation for a delectable burger patty. Their inherent creaminess, subtle nutty flavor, and budget-friendly nature make them an ideal choice for creating satisfying and wholesome burgers. Whether you're a seasoned vegan, a flexitarian exploring new culinary horizons, or simply seeking a nutritious and protein-packed meal, pinto bean burgers are a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. As you embark on this culinary journey, let's delve into the secrets of crafting the ultimate pinto bean burger, exploring a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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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
¼ 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

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

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.

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

PINTO BEAN BURGERS RECIPE



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Provided by wright5519

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked pinto beans
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 Tablespoon cumin
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
salt & pepper to taste
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put 2 cups cooked pinto beans into a food processor along with 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1/3 cup quick-cookiong oats, and salt and pepper to taste. Process until slightly grainy Put bean mixture into a bowl and mix with 1 egg and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Form into patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side Serve on whole grain buns with desired toppings

SOUTHWEST PINTO BEAN BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE



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In my search for something my vegetarian teenage daugher will eat, I ran across this recipe in the Jan/Feb 2005 Cooking Light. I sauteed the onions and jalapenos so they would be softer. Now, you might ask what to do with the leftover chiles and adobo sauce once you open the can. Try freezing them in an ice-cube tray. Remove frozen cubes from tray, cover in plastic wrap, and store in a zip-top bag in the freezer. Use cubes to flavor chili or next time you need it in a recipe.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons minced & seeded jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can no-salt-added corn, drained
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon canned minced chipotle chile in adobo
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 wheat hamburger buns, toased
4 romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • To prepare burgers, combine the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl. Add pinto beans and corn; partially mash with a fork. Divide bean mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 3 1/2-inch patty, and refrigerate for 10 minutes. (I didn't like the idea of those whole corn kernels in the mixture, so I gave them a couple of pulses in the food processor. That made the mixture a bit softer, so I ended up adding a bit more bread crumbs to stiffen it up).
  • To prepare chipotle mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon chipotle in a small bowl; set aside. If you want it smoother, give it a whirl in the food processor.
  • Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to pan, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until thoroughly heated. Toast buns. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top each patty with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 lettuce leaf, and top half of bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.3, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 449.3, Carbohydrate 81.3, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 20.2

BEAN BURGERS



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A fried vegetarian bean burger made with great northern beans. This recipe makes a lot, so stock up the freezer unless you are feeding a crowd. Serve in pitas or on hamburger buns with your favorite burger toppings.

Provided by EVENINGSTAR24

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     Veggie

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried great Northern beans, soaked overnight
2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot®)
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ (16 ounce) package herb seasoned stuffing mix
6 eggs
¾ cup whole wheat flour, or as needed
¾ cup cornmeal
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place the soaked beans in a large pot, and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 1 1/2 hours, until tender. Pour into a colander and let stand for a while so they drain very well.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and fry until nicely browned, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside. Meanwhile, mix together the eggs and seasoned stuffing mix, and let stand 10 minutes to soften.
  • Use a food processor to puree the beans in batches, and transfer to a mixing bowl. Puree the onions, and then the stuffing mixture, and stir them into the beans. Season with garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. Stir in whole wheat flour a little at a time until the mixture is stiff enough to form patties.
  • Spread the cornmeal out on a small plate. Grab a handful of the bean mixture, and pack lightly into a ball. Press into the cornmeal to form a pattie. Gently turn the pattie over, and coat the other side. Repeat with remaining bean mixture.
  • Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry patties until browned on both sides. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve in pitas, or on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 572.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PINTO-AND-RICE BURGERS



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The perfect bite of protein awaits in these vegetarian burgers that are packed with flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup olive oil, divided
8 hamburger buns
Toppings, such as mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, avocado, tomato, cheese, and cucumber (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mash beans until a coarse paste forms. Add rice, breadcrumbs, scallions, cilantro, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; gently fold to combine. Form into eight 3/4-inch patties.
  • In a large skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high; add half the patties and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack and tent with foil. Repeat with remaining oil and patties. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften them and make them easier to cook.
  • Use a food processor to mash the beans: This will create a smooth and consistent texture.
  • Add plenty of spices and seasonings: This will help to flavor the burgers and make them more delicious.
  • Use a combination of beans and grains: This will create a more complex and flavorful burger.
  • Don't overcook the burgers: This will make them dry and tough.
  • Serve the burgers with your favorite toppings: This could include cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, or avocado.

Conclusion:

Pinto bean burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, and they can be made in a variety of ways to suit your taste. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking for a healthier option, pinto bean burgers are a great choice. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pinto bean burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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