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Grillable Veggie Burger _ Black Bean Sunflower Seed Burger
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Grillable Veggie Burger _ Black Bean Sunflower Seed Burger

Grillable Veggie Burger. No Nuts. Easy Black Bean Burger with Veggies and spices. Pan fry, Bake or Grill. Serve with BBQ Sauce and other fix ins. Vegan Burger Recipe. Gluten-free option. Nut-free. Soy-free option Makes 6 to 7 patties

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 269 kcal
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or pepitas or heaping 1/2 cup nuts such as walnuts or pecans if you are ok with nuts
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds optional
  • 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 onion large
  • 1 hot green chile finely chopped or 2 tbsp green bell pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning Or 2 tsp cajun/taco/chili powder blend of choice + 1/2/ tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup rice I prefer white in these patties, cooked, brown or white
  • 15 oz black beans or 1.5 cups cooked, drained well
  • 3/4 tsp salt more or less depending on if the beans and rice are salted
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 to 3 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp flax seed meal
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tbsp flour use rice flour or chickpea flour for gluten-free, or more
Toppings:
  • tomato onion slices, slices
  • sprouts or baby greens
  • BBQ sauce mustard, ketchup etc

Instructions

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  1. Toast the seeds on a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning. Add the coriander seeds and fennel seeds after 2 mins of toasting and mix in. Take off heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Make the smoky caramelized onions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion , green chile, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp sugar. Cook for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and mix. cook for a minute. Add a good splash of water and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 mins. then use.
  3. In a food processor, add the seeds and spices. Add the seasoning, garlic and cayenne if using for additional heat and process until coarse meal.
  4. Add the rice and 1 cup of black beans, salt, 3 - 4 tbsp of the smoky caramelized onions, lemon juice, flaxmeal, bbq sauce. Process until most of the beans have broke down.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Mix in the breadrumbs, flour, remaining black beans. Taste and adjust salt, heat and seasoning. Add more is needed and mix in. Add more flour if needed. I usually add some cayenne if using old bay seasoning. Chill for 10 minutes in the fridge.
  6. Shape into patties using a cookie cutter (press mixture into a cookie cutter until packed. Tap to release. Even out the top). Heat up the grill over medium heat. When hot, grill for 3 to 5 mins per side. Or pan fry in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
  7. Dress with the smoky caramelized onion, tomato slices, bbq sauce or ketchup and mustard, or vegan ranch.

Notes

  • To make the patties gluten-free use gluten-free breadcrumbs and rice flour or chickpea flour.
  • To make the patties soy-free, use soy-free bbq sauce
  • For variation: Add zest of half a lemon with the lemon juice. Use ketchup + sriracha instead of bbq sauce.Add more smoked paprika for smokier onions.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Potassium 447mg (10%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 5.3mg (6%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 486mg 20%
Potassium 447mg 10%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

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