These vegan BBQ black bean veggie burgers are smoky, crispy, and delicious! Ready in just an hour, enjoy these burgers for a weeknight dinner or meal prep them for the week. Black beans and quinoa add plant-based protein and fiber to these hearty burgers, making for a perfectly satiating sandwich.

BBQ black bean veggie burger on top of a small wooden cutting board.

BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burgers

OMG!! The perfect veggie burger is here, just in time for summer 🌞 🍔 These BBQ black bean burgers are absolutely delicious and I’m so excited to share them with you!

I created this recipe over a month ago but have been lazy about writing a blog post. But I can ensure you these are amazing – I’ve made them about 3 times since then and they are perfection every time. These burgers are packed with smoky flavors that remind me of sunny summer backyard picnics and barbecues, which makes me feel nice and warm on the inside 🤗

A common problem with homemade veggie burgers is that they are mushy and fall apart easily. These black bean burgers are not like that! They are firm, crispy, and hold their shape really well, even when wedged between two burger buns and covered with toppings. Basically, they are all you can ask for in a homemade veggie burger.

And did I mention each patty has 7 grams of protein? 🙌

Obviously, I’m a big fan of this recipe, so let’s get on with it!

Double stacked BBQ black bean veggie burger with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and pickles.

Ingredients for BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Making your own veggie burgers is very easy once you get down that perfect veggie-burger formula. Here is what we use to make these black bean burgers.

Black beans are the main protein source of these burgers and, quite frankly, the star of the show.
Panko Breadcrumbs are an excellent binder and they make sure these burger patties are held together.
Quinoa adds a nice texture to these burgers, plus extra protein and fiber. They also get a little crispy in the oven, making these burgers a real delight to bite into.
Onions add an extra textural element and flavor.
BBQ Sauce, Cumin, Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder, and salt + pepper work together to give these burgers a delicious smoky BBQ flavor.

Ingredients for making BBQ black bean burgers in a mixing bowl.

How to make BBQ Black Bean Veggie Burgers

These veggie burgers are ready in 1 hour, and are so easy to make! Let’s break it down.

Cook the quinoa.
Sauté the onions until translucent.
Mash black beans with a fork.
Stir together all the ingredients and form into patties.
Bake the veggie burgers and enjoy with your favorite toppings!

BBQ black bean burger mix in a saran wrap lined peanut butter jar lid, to make the perfect burger patty shape.

How to form perfect veggie burger patties

I used to form my veggie burger patties by hand, which yields uneven and disproportionate (yet still delicious!) patties. Even wonder how people get those perfectly round, beautifully even patties? Turns out, there are no special tools or molds required. All you need is a peanut butter jar lid (I learned this trick from Minimalist Baker!)

Line a peanut butter jar lid with plastic wrap, pack in the veggie burger dough, flip over, and you have a perfectly formed patty.

If you don’t have a peanut butter jar lid, you can also use a 1/4 cup measuring cup lined with plastic wrap. A measuring cup will also help you make a even patty shape and ensure that you have proportionate patties. Pack the dough into the measuring cup, flip out the dough, and flatten into a patty shape.

Black bean burger patties on a baking tray lined with a reusable silicone mat.

How to meal prep and freeze veggie burgers

The best part about these veggie burgers (besides the fact they are crispy and delicious) is that you can meal prep and freeze them! Double or triple this recipe if you want burgers for weeks. It’ll feel like you bought some frozen veggie burgers from the store, except better, because you make these yourself ❤️

Cooked black bean burger patties will last up to a week in the fridge in an airtight container, or you can store them in the freezer for up to a month.

You can also prep the veggie burger patty dough and freeze until ready to bake. I recommend forming the dough into patties, separating each patty with parchment paper so they don’t stick together, and storing them in a freezer bag.

BBQ sauce dripping onto a BBQ black bean burger.

More vegan sandwich recipes

Looking for more sandwich ideas? Try out my Classic Chickpea Veggie Burgers and my BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich!