Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Black-Bean Burger 3.1 (88) 6 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 8 Ingredients 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped 4 medium garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon turmeric 2 tablespoons ketchup, plus more for serving 1 ½ cups cooked or canned black beans, drained 1 cup cooked basmati rice 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs Hot sauce, such as Tabasco 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, turmeric, and ketchup. Cook for 1 minute. In the bowl of a food processor, combine onion mixture, beans, and rice. Process until well combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs, and mix well. Season with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Drop 1/4-cup balls of bean mixture into skillet. Flatten into 3-inch patties. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat process with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and bean mixture. Serve immediately with ketchup, if desired. Rate it Print