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Easy Black Bean Burgers

These vegan black bean burgers are loaded with flavor, easy to make and hold together super well!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Chilling Time
45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 5 burgers
Calories: 208 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon flaxseed + 2 Tablespoons of water
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup or tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Pepitas
  • 1/3 cup fresh corn or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
  • whole grain burger buns
  • Toppings of choice: lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, ketchup, mustard, etc.

Instructions

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  1. Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Place flaxseed and water into a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Place oats in your food processor and process into oat flour. Then add remaining ingredients: half of the black beans, the garlic and onion mixture, the flaxseed egg, tamari, ketchup, pepitas, corn, chili powder, parsley, hot sauce and cayenne pepper into the food processor with the oats. Process until well mixed. Add remaining beans and pulse the machine until they’re combined into the mixture but not overly processed. You want a little texture.
  4. Place mixture in the fridge for 30 to 45 minutes to set up a bit, then shape into 5 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.
  5. To cook the burgers, spray a little cooking spray into a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for about 7 minutes on each side or until the inside of the burger is hot and the sides have turned golden brown. 
  6. Serve on burger bun with toppings of choice. I like sliced red onion, lettuce, tomato, avocado and ketchup.  

Notes

  • Reminder: Don’t forget to process the oatmeal into oat flour prior to adding the other ingredients and don't skip refrigerating the bean burger mixture before forming into patties. Both of these steps are essential for getting the perfect texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 208kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 443mg (18%) Potassium 337mg (10%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 208

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 208kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 443mg 18%
Potassium 337mg 7%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.