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Black Bean Pumpkin Burgers
These black bean pumpkin burgers are made with quinoa, black beans, pureed pumpkin and pepitas. They're loaded with plant-based protein and full of flavor. Vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cup quinoa cooked
- ½ cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- ¼ cup Pepitas shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed ground
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted; olive or avocado oil also work
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 6 whole grain burger buns
- avocado sliced or mashed; toppings of choice
- lettuce
- tomato
- red onion
- sprouts
Instructions
- Add black beans, quinoa, pepitas and garlic into a food processor and pulse a couple times. The beans should be broken up but there should still be some small chunks. Don’t over process, as you want your bean burgers to be a little chunky.
- Transfer the bean mixture into a large bowl and stir in all remaining ingredients.
- Form into six patties. I used a 1 cup measuring cup to “cut” the burgers into a perfectly round shape. You can use a peanut butter jar lid or a large cookie cutter for this too. Or just use your hands if you’re not too concerned with the shape.
- Heat a skillet on medium, spray non-stick spray and add the patties, cook each side until browned, about 6-7 minutes total.
- Serve the burgers on a bun and top with condiments of your choice. You can also serve these burgers over a bed of greens.
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Notes
- Curry version: Make a curried pumpkin burger by adding 1 Tablespoon of yellow curry powder to the recipe.
- To bake: If baking, place the burgers on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes, flipping once.
- To grill: I would put them on the top rack and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1burger without bun or toppings
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
149mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger without bun or toppings | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.