Southwest Black Bean Burger

This post has been sponsored by MorningStar Farms. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

These Southwest Black Bean Burgers are a wholesome and delicious vegetarian dinner idea, perfect for summer grilling. Using MorningStar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chorizo Crumbles, this recipe comes together quickly and packs a flavorful punch!

Southwest Black Bean Burger Recipe

Southwest Black Bean Burgers start with an easy MorningStar Farms® Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger that’s served on a brioche bun. They are topped with flavorful cotijo cheese and MorningStar Farms Chorizo Crumbles along with avocados, grilled poblano peppers, sweet corn and tomatoes. It’s a fantastic mixture of flavors and textures in this simple veggie burger recipe that you’ll want to revisit again and again!

What is the Best Veggie Burger?

If you love black bean burgers, you’ve probably heard of MorningStar Farms®. Their savory vegetarian burgers are rich, juicy, and AMAZING on the grill! These MorningStar Farm burgers are delicious and tasty without compromise but also familiar and easy to prepare. You’re going to love how simple they are to make. It hardly takes any time at all, and they are just so good.

Click here to learn more about MorningStar Farms and check for savings and grilling season tips throughout the summer!

Black Bean Burger

There are so many great ways to change up and dress up these burgers, and my Southwest Black Bean Burger recipe brings a southern flair to these classic summer favorites. The combination of grilled vegetables paired with creamy avocado, fresh Cotijo cheese and spicy Chorizo Crumbles on these delicious Black Bean Veggie Burgers is fantastic!

My Fresh Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad is a great side dish to go with your Southwest Black Bean Burgers! And if you need a little something sweet to round out your cookout, check out my Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Dessert. Pretty soon you’ll have a whole meal ready to go! It’s definitely the season to sit out on the patio in the sunshine and cook up some burgers.

Are MorningStar Farms Products Vegan?

MorningStar Farms is dedicated to providing more delicious vegan options. Morningstar Farms’ Spicy Black Bean Burgers are vegetarian (these ones are not vegan!) , but they still have a complex blend of savory flavors.

Morningstar Farms Veggie Burger

If you’re looking for a purely vegan choice, they’ve got you covered, too. Check out their Meat Lover’s Vegan Burger or their Veggie Lover’s Veggie Burger. They’re both 100% vegan and contain plant-based protein. Whatever kind of burger you choose, this recipe will make your family cheer!

What are MorningStar Farms Chorizo Crumbles Made of?

MorningStar Farms Chorizo Crumbles are soy based and made with corn oil, onions, and paprika for a zesty, bold flavor. They are the perfect addition to this Southwest Black Bean Burger and vegan, too!.

Once you try them, you’ll want to add them to everything! They’re a quick and easy way to spice up any of your favorite recipes. They’re especially great with Mexican food! Grab some extra Chorizo Crumbles when you’re out shopping, and add them to my Light Mexican Breakfast Casserole for a vegetarian twist. 

What are MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers Made of?

These spicy black bean burgers by MorningStar Farms are made of black beans and brown rice. They also have onions, green chiles, and bulgar wheat, plus a few other things to spice it up, bring the flavor, and keep it all together.

MorningStar Farms uses great ingredients to make super good, easy-to-prepare spicy burgers that you can use for tons of different recipes.

Veggie Burger

With 69% less fat than the typical ground beef patty and nine grams of protein, not only are MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burgers savory and flavorful, they’re also filling and good for your body. Nobody leaves the table hungry!

(Regular ground beef contains 15g total fat per serving (67g). MSF Spicy Black Bean Burgers contain 4.5g total fat per serving (67g). MSF Spicy Black Bean Burgers contain 69% less fat than regular ground beef.)

For the complete lowdown on ingredients and nutritional information, go to MorningStar Farms’ convenient SmartLabel page. You can find out everything you need to know about exactly what goes into these vegetarian burgers and how they can fit into you and your family’s healthy diet.

What is a Good Substitute for Cotija Cheese?

Cotija cheese is a hard, crumbly cheese originating in Mexico. You can typically substitute either feta or Parmesan cheese for cotija. Experiment and see what works best for you!

Click here to learn more about MorningStar Farms and check for savings and grilling season tips throughout the summer!

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5 from 8 votes

Southwest Black Bean Burgers

These Southwest Black Bean Burgers are a wholesome and delicious vegetarian dinner idea perfect for summer grilling. Using Morningstar Farms’ Spicy Black Bean Burgers, this recipe comes together quickly and packs a flavorful punch!

Prep Time10 hours hrs

Cook Time15 hours hrs

Total Time1 day d 1 hour hr

Course: Recipe

Cuisine: Southwest

Servings: 4

Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

• 4 MorningStar Farms® Black Bean Veggie Burgers
• 1 poblano pepper
• 1 ear sweet corn
• olive oil
• salt
• 1 c. MorningStar Farms® Chorizo Crumbles
• 1 avocado chopped
• 1 large tomato chopped
• 1/2 lime juiced
• 1/4 c. cilantro chopped
• dash of salt and pepper
• 1/2 c. Cotijo cheese crumbled
• 4 brioche buns

Instructions

• Brush the poblano pepper and ear of corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• On a grill over medium-high heat, add the poblano and ear of corn. Cook for 5 minutes and rotate the vegetables. Add the MorningStar Farms® Black Bean Veggie Burgers to the grill and cook for 4 minutes.
• Flip the burger and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
• Remove the cooked veggies from the grill and cut the corn kernals off the ear and roughly chop the poblano pepper. Add the vegetables to a small bowl along with the avocado, tomato, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Toss lightly just until combined.
• Meanwhile, prepare the MorningStar Farms® Chorizo Crumbles according to the package directions.
• Remove the burgers from the grill and plate each burger on a bun. Top each one with 2 Tbsp. cotijo cheese, a 1/4 cup MorningStar Farms® Chorizo Crumbles and 1/3 cup of the vegetable mixture.
• Serve immediately with the additional grilled vegetable salsa on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams

What’s Next on the Menu?

If you loved my Southwest Black Bean Burger, you will love these too!

• Skinny Cowgirl Veggie Burgers
• Light Mexican Breakfast Casserole
• Turkey Bacon Breakfast Quesadilla