Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Name: Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. flax seeds; 3 tbsp. water; 2 tbsp. olive oil, (divided); 1/2 large white onion, (diced); 1 red bell pepper, (seeded and diced); 2-3 cloves garlic, (minced); 3 cups cooked black beans; 1/3 cup rolled oats; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/4 tsp. chili powder

These vegan black bean burgers are unbelievably moist, filled with flavor, and will have you coming back for more! Build these vegan black bean patties using fresh and healthy ingredients like black beans, flaxseeds, oats, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Serve your burgers in a bun with tomatoes lettuce and vegan mayo.

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It is officially grilling season and these black bean burgers are the perfect way to celebrate! With a few healthy ingredients and this easy-to-follow recipe, you'll learn how to make vegan black bean burgers in no time.

This burger has a delicious texture, is filled with nutrients, and is very easy to prepare. All you need to do is add the ingredients to a food processor, shape the mixture into burgers, chill and get cooking - it really is that simple! Best of all? This recipe is highly versatile. Make the black bean burger of your dreams by following this basic recipe.

As this burger is packed with flavor you don't have to add too much to the bun. Tomatoes, lettuce and vegan mayo are all you need!

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Recommended Ingredients & Equipment

This fresh, juicy, vegan burger is filled with protein and vegetables and seasoned to perfection! Make sure you prepare the ingredients to make this black bean burger before you get started.

Here is everything you need.

vegan black bean burger with oats ingredients

Ingredient Notes

Black Beans - For this recipe, you will need cooked black beans. Make sure that they are soft enough to be pulsed.
Red Bell Peppers - I use red bell peppers but feel free to swap them for any other type of bell pepper. Just note that green bell peppers will be less sweet and add bitterness to the vegan burger.
Rolled Oats - For a gluten free burger, make sure to use gluten free rolled oats.
Seasoning - A combination of cumin, salt, paprika, and chili powder will add some serious flavor to these black bean burgers.
Oil - I recommend olive oil but feel free to use any oil of your choice. Avocado and walnut oil are also great options.

Recommended Equipment

You only need a few things to make these delicious burgers. Use a cutting board to chop the ingredients, a food processor to pulse the burger mixture, and a skillet to cook your vegetables and ingredients.

Step-by-Step Instructions

These vegan black bean burgers with oats will become your favorite summer BBQ option! Grab a skillet, measure your ingredients, chop up your veggies and learn how to make vegan black bean burgers from scratch.

Step One - Soak Flaxseeds

To begin you need to make a flaxseed egg. This is used to help bind the burgers together and prevent them from falling apart. To make the flax egg, mix flaxseeds and water in a small bowl and set aside for 5-10 minutes. When the flax egg is ready, it will be thick and gelatinous, similar in texture to whipped eggs.

Pro Tip: Make sure you let the water fully absorb into the flaxseeds. If your flax eggs aren't properly prepared, the burgers may fall apart when cooking.

Step Two - Cook Bell Peppers & Onions

cooked red bell peppers and onions with seasoning

Grab a large skillet and heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add the chopped onion, chopped red pepper and minced garlic and cook until the red pepper begins to soften for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add in the spices.

Step Three - Pulse Ingredients

First, add black beans and rolled oats to a food processor and pulse until they form a sticky mixture. It should stick between your fingers when pressed. Next, add the rest of the dry ingredients along with lemon juice and flax egg and pulse again. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Pro Tip: Make sure you pulse the cooked black beans and oats together before you add the remaining the ingredients. If you don't the burger may not hold its shape properly.

Step Four - Shape the Patties

Scoop out ½ cup of the batter and shape it into patties. If you would like, you could use a hamburger press to ensure they are all the same size. Refrigerate the pressed patties for half an hour to help them hold together when they are cooked.

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet and cook patties for about 5 minutes on each side. Make sure the patties are cooked all the way through and slightly brown.

Serving & Storing

Serving - Serve these delicious black bean burgers as soon as they are ready. Serve with buns, vegan mayo, lettuce, and thinly sliced tomatoes. They are great for summer BBQs, picnics, and potlucks!

Storing - Leftover patties should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, gently reheat over the stove until the patties are cooked all the way through.

Tips and Tricks

To make black bean burgers that don't fall apart. Pulse soft, cooked black beans and rolled oats in a food processor until well combined. Then, add seasoned cooked vegetables, lemon juice, soaked flaxseeds and pulse again. Make sure you shape the vegan black bean patties firmly to ensure that they do not fall apart when cooking.
Don't forget to chill vegan black bean patties. Make sure you refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Chilling the patties helps them to set and enhances the flavors in the burger.
Soak flaxseeds in water for ten minutes. This step is crucial because when the flaxseeds are soaked with water they absorb the water and become softer. As a result, the flaxseeds become gelatinous and help hold the patties together.
Cook red bell peppers and onions. Cooking the red bell peppers and onions will help to soften them which is important so that the vegetables break down when they are pulsed with the other ingredients. This ensures that the vegan black bean burger mixture is well combined.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are black bean burger healthy?

These black bean burgers are healthy as they include black beans, oats, flaxseeds, vegetables and more. All of these ingredients are filled with protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins.

Do black bean burgers taste good?

Black bean burgers have a lovely texture and taste. The black beans, oats and flaxseeds give this burger a grain-like texture while the vegetables and liquids add moisture to the patties. Most importantly the seasonings bring these burgers to life and add so much flavor!

Are black bean burgers vegan?

Yes, these black bean burgers are 100 percent vegan and dairy free! To make these burgers moist add lemon juice and flaxseeds instead of egg and dairy products.

Do black bean burgers go bad?

Black bean burgers will go bad if they are not stored correctly. To make sure your burgers keep refrigerate burgers in an air-tight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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