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Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Vegan black bean burgers that hold together and taste smoky and juicy. 100% plant based, ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed plus 3 tbsp warm water for flax egg
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats ground into flour in a blender
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 6 vegan burger buns for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. **Dry.** Heat oven to 400F. Spread beans on a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake 15 minutes to dry.
  2. **Flax.** Whisk flax and warm water. Let sit 5 minutes until gelled.
  3. **Mash.** In a large bowl, mash beans leaving some chunks. Add onion, garlic, oats, oat flour, tomato paste, soy sauce, spices, flax egg, salt, and pepper.
  4. **Shape.** Mix until just combined. Form into 6 equal patties. Chill 20 minutes in the fridge.
  5. **Cook.** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Cook patties 4 minutes per side until deeply crusted. Or grill 4 minutes per side on well oiled grates.
  6. **Serve.** Stack on toasted vegan buns with lettuce, tomato, vegan mayo, and any other toppings.

Notes

Bake the beans first to dry them out. Wet beans make the patties fall apart. Vegan swap: flax egg and oats replace eggs and breadcrumbs here. Store cooked patties in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.