Vegetarian Chili Burgers
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5.0
60 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
157 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegetarian Chili Burgers
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We're bonkers for these Vegetarian Chili Burgers! They're made with a trio of hearty beans seasoned with smoky spices and smothered with a flavorful sauce. These veggie burgers are super tasty and freezer-friendly too!
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Ingredients
- 1-2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (see instructions)
- ½ cup black beans , canned
- ½ cup Kidney Beans , canned
- ½ cup seasoned chili beans (canned pinto beans in chili sauce)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped white/yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- 1 flax egg or 1 large egg
- 2 TBSP ground flax seed
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- 1-2 tsp avocado oil (or favorite healthy oil)
- 1 + ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp parsley (dried or fresh)
- ¾ tsp cumin
- 1/2-3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder (dooooo it!)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- If you're using a flax egg instead of a regular egg, prep that first. Whisk 1 tablespoon of ground flax with three tablespoons of cold water and set it to chill in your fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a burner to medium-high and saute your onion in 1-2 tsp of your favorite healthy oil.. I finely chop 1/4 cup of red and 1/4 cup of yellow onion but you can use 1/2 cup of white, red, or yellow onion.
- Add the garlic towards the end of the cooking process so it doesn't burn and cook until veggies are translucent and tender.
- While the veggies cook, measure out your spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- Next drain and rinse the black and kidney beans but leave the chili beans in the sauce when you measure them out.
- Add your beans to a large mixing bowl along with the sauteed garlic/onion/peppers, oats, flax, flax egg, and herbs/spices.
- Mix well.
- If your chili beans are extremely saucy/runny, they're going to make the veggie burger mixture very wet. Simply add the extra cup of oats for 2 cups total. You'll have enough for 8 veggie burgers if you do this.
- Feel free to use a large spoon or potato masher to slightly smush everything together or leave the beans whole for a super chunky veggie burger that will crumble easily on salads and such. I like them chunky but sometimes I'll use a fork to up the kidney beans a little since they're so large.
- Divide your mixture into 6-8 portions and roll each into a ball.
- Cup each veggie ball in your hands and squeeze tightly to compact the ingredients. Kind of like you're playing with play-doh. This will help you shape them into patties. Press each ball into a disc and form into patties, gently shaping them as needed.
- Place them on a parchment paper lined plate, cover, and refrigerate 60 minutes.
- Feel free to prep these overnight for the following day! I typically make one burger right away and then leave the remainder in the fridge overnight to cook up for lunch or dinner the following day.
- Ready to eat? Pour 1-3 TBSP of oil in a skillet, heat to high, and cook for a few minutes on each side until you're left with a golden crust.
- Spread them with chipotle sauce and pile them high with every veggie you can get your hands on, then wrap them in leafy green lettuce or a fluffy bun and commence face-plantage.
- Wrap any burgers that you don't plan on stuffing your face with immediately in saran wrap, place in an air tight container, and pop in the fridge or freezer for a quick meal.
- Making some to freeze? To freeze, simply cook the burgers, allow to cool a bit, and then freeze [spaced] on a plate or cookie sheet. Once they've had a chance to partially freeze you can pile them in baggies or your favorite airtight container. Viola! Fast food without the freaky ingredients.
- To re-heat frozen burgers, simply bake about 20 minutes at 400 F.
Notes
- Depending on amount of oats needed/added, recipe will yield SIX or EIGHT veggie burger patties.
- See post below for chipotle aioli recipe.
- You can add whatever tasty toppings and sauces float your boat! My dream combo is adding little chipotle aioli, some yellow mustard, lettuce, and thinly sliced fresh jalapeños. SO GOOD!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on toppings + extras and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
384mg
(16%)
Potassium
353mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
340IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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