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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
10 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 cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup Pepitas shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (olive or avocado oil also work)
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ground pepper to taste
  • 6 whole grain burger buns
  • Toppings of choice: sliced or mashed avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion and/or sprouts

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Transfer the bean mixture into a large bowl and stir in all remaining ingredients.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat a skillet on medium, spray non-stick spray and add the patties, cook each side until browned, about 6-7 minutes total.
  5. Serve the burgers on a bun and top with condiments of your choice. You can also serve these burgers over a bed of greens.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 306mg (13%) Potassium 149mg (4%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.