How to Make Black Bean Burgers

Delicious and nutritious black bean burgers packed with smokey flavor and protein.

Restaurant-style black bean burgers can be a hit or miss menu item. The burgers are often frozen patties or a complete afterthought. Before ordering, I always ask, “Are your black bean burgers freshly made in house?” If there is a pause or a response of no, I pass. But, if it’s a yes, I order with high anticipation. I check for fillers like too much flour or if it will fall apart before the first bite. Often finding the accompanying fries are the star of the plate. Over the years, I have found a winner or two, but not many have blown me away.

This is my all-time favorite black bean burger, and it passes all tests. It is high in fiber, protein and is full of flavor – no bland burger here. Rolled oats and walnuts get the burger going. Then layer on the spices and flavor, including chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, and maple syrup.

Black bean burger tips:

• Hand Mix vs. Food Processor: These can be made in a bowl – mixed by hand. However, for a well-mixed and solid consistency (see below), use a food processor.
• Searing these in a cast iron pan is my go-to cooking method, but use any pan of choice.
• Serve the black bean burgers with a side of roasted sweet potato wedges and slices of avocado.
• Want to kick the flavors up a notch? Skip the mayo and use a spicy ranch dressing instead. Tessemae’s Organic Habanero Ranch dressing is a favorite. It is spicy and delicious.

Optional ingredient substitutes:

• Gluten-free burgers: Be sure to use gluten-free rolled oats. We use One Degree Organic Sprouted Rolled Oats.
• Soy or No Soy?: Coconut aminos are a great replacement for soy sauce. We use it to avoid my daughter’s soy sensitivity. You may substitute soy sauce for the coconut aminos.

Black Bean Burger - (Gluten-Free)

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Serves: 4

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

1 - 15 ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cloves of garlic
3 scallions
1/2 cup rolled oats (for gluten-free burgers, use gluten-free oats)
1/3 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil - for cooking

Instructions

1. Add garlic to the food processor and pulse until minced.
2. Chop scallions into large chunks and add to the food processor, pulse until nicely grated.
3. Add oats, walnuts, cumin, chili powder, paprika, red wine vinegar, coconut aminos, and maple syrup to the garlic and scallions. Blend the ingredients on high until well combined.
4. Set aside a 1/2 cup of black beans. Add remaining black beans to the mixture and blend until well combined. Scrape down the sides if necessary while blending.
5. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining black beans and fold into the mixture - being careful not to mash the beans too much.
6. Divide the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
7. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
8. Cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
9. Remove patties from the skillet and serve hot with your favorite toppings!

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