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Easy Black Bean Burgers
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Easy Black Bean Burgers

Easy Black Bean Burgers combine mashed black beans with oats processed into flour, sautéed onion and garlic, flaxseed as a binder, and seasonings like tamari, ketchup, corn, chili powder, and parsley. The mixture is chilled, shaped into patties, and cooked for a textured, flavorful plant-based burger that holds together well. Pepitas add crunch, and optional hot sauce and cayenne bring heat.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 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 plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned
  • 1 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed (divided, canned
  • 1 teaspoon tamari sauce low sodium, or soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup or tomato paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Pepitas
  • 1/3 cup corn or thawed frozen corn, fresh
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh
  • 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

  • Process rolled oats into oat flour before adding other ingredients to achieve the right burger texture.
  • Chill the black bean burger mixture for 30–45 minutes before shaping to help it hold together when cooking.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 burgers

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.