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Vegan Black Bean and Bulgur Burgers

Whip these homemade Vegan Black Bean and Bulgur Burgers up with just 7 ingredients and minimal prep time. They're mildly spiced with tons of flavor and are the perfect, simple veggie burgers to serve up on toasted burger buns with your favorite fresh toppings. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Mexican , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of vegetable or no chicken broth
  • ½ cup of uncooked bulgur wheat
  • 15 ounces of black beans
  • ½ cup of lightly packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon of lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon of sea salt, or to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small pan, bring the broth to a boil. Add bulgur and lower the heat to medium. Simmer for about 10 minutes, then drain in a fine-mesh strainer. Drain very well. You may have to push the bulgur against the strainer to get every last drop of liquid.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the black beans with a potato masher until no big chunks are left. Add remaining ingredients, including drained bulgur, and mix well. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes, this allows it to firm up and makes it easier to handle.
  3. Place a medium skillet over medium heat and spray it with cooking spray. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the patties on the hot pan and flatten them to about ½ inch thickness with a spatula. Cook 4 or 5 at a time, until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, adding more cooking spray as needed. If the pan starts to smoke or the patties are cooking too fast, lower the heat to medium-low and proceed with the recipe. Serve on their own or in a tortilla with avocado and salsa!

Notes

  • Scoop the vegan burger patties using a cookie scoop. This makes creating evenly-sized vegan burgers quick and easy. 
  • Flatten them evenly. If some burgers are thicker than others, they will require different cook times. If they're thicker than 1/2" thick, they may be overcooked on the outside and too tender on the inside. 
  • Freeze the leftovers. This vegan black bean burger recipe will make about 4 burger patties. If you are cooking for 1 or simply can't eat all of the burgers before they go bad, freeze the excess to prevent waste and save money. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 1085mg (45%) Potassium 450mg (13%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 383IU (8%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 1085mg 45%
Potassium 450mg 10%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 383IU 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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