Vegan Black Bean Burger is a plant-based alternative to traditional meat burgers, made using black beans as the main ingredient. The black beans are mixed with a variety of herbs, spices, and other ingredients to create a delicious and healthy patty that can be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.
One of the main benefits of a Vegan Black Bean Burger is that it is packed full of nutrients. Black beans are an excellent source of protein, fiber, iron, and other essential vitamins and minerals, making them an ideal choice for anyone looking to increase their intake of plant-based protein. This makes them a great alternative to meat burgers, which can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
In addition to their nutritional benefits, Vegan Black Bean Burgers are also incredibly versatile. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, baking, or pan-frying, and can be served on a variety of different buns or breads, from whole wheat buns to gluten-free options. They can also be topped with a variety of different toppings, such as avocado, salsa, or vegan cheese, making them a great option for anyone looking to experiment with different flavor combinations.
Another advantage of a Vegan Black Bean Burger is that they are incredibly easy to make at home. There are many different recipes available online, and most require just a few simple ingredients that can be found at any grocery store. This means that even if you are not a skilled cook, you can still enjoy a delicious and healthy plant-based burger in the comfort of your own home.
Overall, a Vegan Black Bean Burger is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat burgers. They are packed full of nutrients, easy to make at home, and incredibly versatile, making them a great option for anyone looking to incorporate more plant-based protein into their diet.
Vegan Black Bean Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Walnuts (100g)
- 1 Medium Onion White (Yellow or Brown, Chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 15 ounce Can Black Beans (1 can drained very well)
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cup All Purpose Flour (63g)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil for Frying
- 2 Tablespoons Vegan Barbecue Sauce for Basting
For Serving (Optional):
- Hamburger Buns
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Sliced Tomato
- Guacamole
- Sliced Red Onion
Instructions
- Add the walnuts to a food processor and process until crumbly. Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic and olive oil to a frying pan and sauté until the onions are softened.
- Add the cooked onions and garlic to a food processor along with the black beans, smoked paprika, coriander powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, tomato paste, salt and black pepper. Process until smooth. Then transfer to the mixing bowl with the crushed walnuts.
- Add the flour to the mixing bowl and mix in. If the mix still seems very wet when you touch it, then add in a little more flour. The first time I made these I didn't need extra flour but the second time I needed an extra 2 Tablespoons as I hadn't drained my black beans as well as I had the first time.
- Flour a baking tray and then divide the batter into four equal sections. Add more flour if needed to the outside of the patties for easier handling and then form them into burger patties. You can do this by rolling into a ball and then flattening by placing a square of parchment paper over the top and pressing down with the base of a glass. Or you can form into burger patties by patting them down into a round cutter to make a flat burger patty shape.
- When all your burger patties are formed on the baking tray place the baking tray into the freezer for 30 minutes so the burgers can firm up.
- Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil to a frying pan and heat until hot. Add in all four burgers if your pan is big enough, otherwise do them in two batches. Fry for 5 minutes on one side and then flip. Brush the tops and sides of the burgers with some vegan barbecue sauce. Fry for 5 minutes on the other side and then remove from the pan.
- Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce, pickles, sliced tomato, guacamole and sliced red onion.
Notes
2- You'll need extra flour to flour a baking tray and form the burgers into patties. You may also need to add more to the mix itself, this will depend on how well you have drained the black beans, ideally the black beans should be very well drained and not 'wet' at all when they go into the food processor. But if your mix is too wet add a couple more tablespoons of flour.
3- These burgers are nice and firm on the outside, but soft on the inside. If you want them to be firmer all through, you could divide the burger mix into 6 burgers instead of 4. That way they will be thinner and will be crispier all through when fried.
4- Nutrition information is for a burger patty only, excluding any of the things you would serve it with.
5- Prep time does not include the 30 minutes spent chilling in the freezer. Nutrition : Serving: 1Burger | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.4g | Protein: 11.2g | Fat: 27.1g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 623mg | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 6g
