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Black Bean Patties

These crispy black bean patties are hearty, smoky, and full of flavor thanks to roasted vegetables and warming spices. Brushed with a tangy-sweet lime drench, they’re the perfect plant-based main dish or burger alternative.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 patties
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Black Bean Patties
  • 2 15 oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium sweet potato 350g, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 3.5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/3 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 vegan “beef” bouillon cube or 1/2 tsp Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • Kosher salt as needed
  • Oil spray
Lime Drench
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • Juice of 1 small lime
  • 1 –2 tbsp agave syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line two baking trays with parchment.
  2. Spread drained beans on one tray.
  3. On the second tray, add sweet potato on one side, onion, pepper, and garlic on the other.
  4. Drizzle with oil and salt.
  5. Roast beans for 15 min; roast veggies 15–20 min or until potato is fork-tender. Cool 10 min.
  6. In a food processor, combine roasted items with oats, spices, bouillon, and tamari.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/black-bean-patties/

Notes

  • These patties are great in burgers, bowls, or on top of salads.
  • You can freeze them before or after baking for easy meal prep.
  • If you don’t have agave, swap with maple syrup or honey.