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Black bean burgers

From the video “Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers | Kenji's Cooking Show” by J. Kenji López-Alt. RecipesMD is not affiliated with J. Kenji López-Alt. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Medium
Total time
~20 min
est.
Serves
~4
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Cost
~$4.47*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.53* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain tree nuts, gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$13.41*for the batch in the video
~$4.47*per serving

You save about ~$13.53* per serving (75% less*) than ordering it out — ~$40.59* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 8 predicted from typical costs · not priced: roasted cashews, chipotle peppers in adobo, cotija cheese, pepper jack cheese

* Estimate, not a quote: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving971 kcal · 49% of 2,000
Fat61 g78%
Saturated fat9.8 g49%
Sodium896 mg39%
Carbohydrate80 g29%
Fiber20 g72%
Total sugars7 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein31 g62%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+17 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−10 of 20
  • Sodium−8 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 11 ingredient lines (95% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, roasted hatch chilies, burger buns, red onion, arugula. Not matched to nutrient data: chipotle peppers in adobo, cotija cheese, pepper jack cheese. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • sheet tray
  • skillet
  • food processor
  • grill

What the video didn’t say

  • exact amount of hatch chilies
  • exact amount of panko breadcrumbs
  • exact cooking times for patties
  • servings
  • totalMin
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are J. Kenji López-Alt’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Black bean burgers

What makes J. Kenji López-Alt's Black bean burgers recipe and technique special?

J. Kenji López-Alt's take on Black bean burgers focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overmixing makes dense patties; stop when cohesive. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Black bean burgers at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Black bean burgers recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Black bean burgers ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Black bean burgers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in J. Kenji López-Alt's Black bean burgers?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Black bean burgers?

The official cooking video by J. Kenji López-Alt is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.