While it’s tough to beat well-crafted homemade black bean burgers, the brands below represent some of the best you’ll find at grocery stores. When you factor in their convenience of cooking and taste, store-bought black bean burgers don’t fall too far behind homemade burgers in regard to their appeal.
Here are eight black bean burger brands worth considering to have on hand for a quick and healthy meal. If you already have a favorite, please consider voting for it in our poll at the end of this article.
Black Bean Burger Brands
Amy’s
Website: amys.com
Andy and Rachel Berliner started Amy’s in 1987. The idea for the business came about after Andy was seeking organic and vegetarian ready-made meals at a nearby natural food store but had no luck find what he desired.
He realized an empty space in this market and start making products to fill the void. Rachel and Andy’s first products were pot pies with many products to follow including frozen lasagna, pizzas, soups, and much more.
Amy’s makes Organic Black Bean Burgers with the primary ingredients consisting of bulgur wheat, mushrooms, black beans, onion, and tofu. One patty has 130 calories, 4 grams of fat, and 6 grams of protein.
Dr. Praeger’s
Website: drpraegers.com
Dr. Praeger’s was started by Dr. Peter Praeger and Dr. Eric Somberg in 1994. While working as partners and cardiothoracic surgeons, the doctors acquired Ungar’s Heimeshe Gefilte Fish Company.
Their goal after the acquisition was to create nutritious yet tasty frozen meals to encourage healthier eating. That model was a success and still is the course that Dr. Praeger’s follows.
Try Dr. Praeger’s Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers. They are made with black beans, tri-color quinoa, and five different vegetables. At 150 calories and 5 grams of protein, they are a solid alternative to the norm of meat-based patties.
Don Lee Farms
Website: donleefarms.com
Don Lee Farms is a California, family-owned company. The business was started in 1982 by Donald Goodman. It offers organic and conventional food products with many plant-based options.
Don Lee Farms makes an Organic Chipotle Black Bean Burger. It is described as being sweet and smoky with a bit of spice. Some of its organic ingredients of note are black beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, and onions. You can find this black bean burger brand at Costco.
Gardein
Website: gardein.com
Gardein is a brand of the packaged food giant, Conagra Brands. It was founded in 2003 by Yves Potvin who still works as CEO. It produces meatless/plant-based food products including many meat alternatives like Chick’n Tenders, Turk’y Roast, and F’sh Filets.
Of course, the company also makes black bean burgers. These products include the Ultimate Black Bean Burger, Chipotle Black Bean Sliders, and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers. At under 200 calories per patty or slider, you don’t have to feel guilty about eating any of Gardein’s black burgers in moderation.
Gardenburger
Website: kelloggs.com
Gardenburger was created by Paul Wenner in the early 1980s at his Oregon vegetarian restaurant called The Gardenhouse. The brand was acquired by the Kellogg Company (Kellogg’s) in 2007.
Gardenburger makes Black Bean Chipotle Burgers. They are vegan and contain only 90 calories per burger. They also have 4 grams of fiber and 8 grams of whole grain per serving. You can find them in 10-ounce, 4 packs.
Goya
Website: goya.com
Goya is credited for being the largest Hispanic-owned food company in America. It was launched by Spanish immigrants, Carolina and Don Prudencio Unanue, in 1936 in Manhattan. Its first products were items like olive oil and sardines. It now offers over 2,500 food products.
Goya’s Black Bean Burgers have 170 calories per patty. Their featured ingredients include black beans, corn, brown rice, peppers, onion, garlic, and spices
Hilary’s
Website: hilaryseatwell.com
Hilary became known for her veggie burgers that she served at a restaurant in Lawerence, Kansas. Visitors to the restaurant loved them so much that they declared them “The World’s Best”.
All foods produced by Hilary’s are plant-based and free from the 12 top food allergens. Its Fiesta Black Bean Burgers are no exception.
The burger’s key ingredients include fava bean protein, black beans, peppers, fresh lime juice, and spinach. At less than 200 calories and 8 grams of protein per burger, you won’t feel guilty about eating one of these for a meal or snack.
Morningstar Farms
Website: morningstarfarms.com
Morningstar Farms is a brand of the mammoth food company, Kellogg’s. It began in the mid-1970s by Worthington Foods by offering plant-based alternatives. Kellogg’s agreed to acquire the brand in 1999 after it helped introduce many people to meatless meal options.
One of our go-to’s for frozen black bean burgers is Morningstar’s Spicy Black Bean Burgers. Their noteworthy ingredients are black beans, brown rice, onions, corn, and tomatoes. The spiciness comes from jalapeno peppers which most people will find provide a mild to medium level of spiciness depending on individual heat tolerance.
Poll: Favorite Black Bean Burger Brand
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