Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers Recipe

Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for vegetarian black bean burgers that are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for grilling or pan-frying.

Ingredients

• Black Beans: 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed
• Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced
• Green Onions: 2 medium, chopped
• Oats: 1/2 cup (50g), old-fashioned rolled oats
• Walnuts: 1/4 cup (30g), finely chopped (optional)
• Spices:
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Soy Sauce or Tamari: 1 tablespoon
• Red Wine Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
• Maple Syrup: 1 teaspoon
• Oil: For cooking (about 1 tablespoon)

Instructions

Prepare the Beans:

• Drain and rinse the black beans. Spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 15 minutes to dry them out slightly. This helps prevent mushiness in the burgers[2].

Mix Ingredients:

• In a food processor, pulse the garlic and green onions until finely chopped.
• Add the oats, walnuts (if using), chili powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and maple syrup. Pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Add about half of the black beans to the processor and pulse until mostly smooth. Transfer this mixture to a bowl and fold in the remaining whole black beans.

Form Patties:

• Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
• Divide the mixture into portions (about 4 for larger patties or more for smaller ones) and shape them into burger patties, pressing firmly to hold them together.

Cook the Burgers:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-6 minutes on each side until they are heated through and browned.
• Alternatively, you can bake them at 375°F (191°C) for about 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serve:

• Serve your black bean burgers on buns with your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, or vegan mayo.

Tips

• For a gluten-free option, ensure that your oats are certified gluten-free.
• You can also grill these burgers; just make sure to use a cast iron skillet on the grill to prevent them from falling apart.
• Feel free to customize your burgers by adding other spices or ingredients like corn or bell peppers for extra flavor.

Enjoy your homemade vegetarian black bean burgers!