Black Bean Veggie Burger – Truly the best ever!
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These black bean veggie burgers are by far the best. They’re hearty, flavorful, and loaded with ingredients like black beans, rolled oats, carrots, sunflower seeds, almonds, and eggs. They’re easy to make, they freeze well, and they’re ready in just 20 minutes!
After spending 14 years as a vegetarian, I’ve eaten my fair share of veggie burgers—good ones, bad ones, and a whole lot of forgettable ones. That experience is exactly why I can confidently say these black bean veggie burgers are the best I’ve tasted. They’re thick, hearty, and satisfying, with a texture that actually holds together and never veers into mushy territory.
Texture is where most homemade veggie burgers fall short, so this recipe has been tweaked and tested over the years to get it just right. Black beans form the sturdy base, while rolled oats and a few breadcrumbs give the patties structure and help them stay intact. Roasted sunflower seeds and almonds add substance and a subtle nuttiness, and a splash of soy sauce brings in that savory, umami depth. Eggs tie everything together, giving the patties a firm, meaty bite without drying them out.
This is an easy, reliable recipe I come back to again and again. The patties freeze beautifully, making them perfect for quick weeknight dinners, and they’re versatile enough to dress up however you like. Don’t let the ingredient list scare you off—everything here is straightforward, familiar, and chosen very intentionally to create a veggie burger that actually delivers.
Tips for making the best black bean veggie burgers
In my experience, veggie burgers are tricky and tend to fall into one of two categories: they either end up in a crumbly mess on my plate, or they turn out as hard as a hockey puck. These black bean burger patties are neither, and here are three reasons why:
- I use four (yes, four) eggs! Most veggie burger recipes call for an egg or two but with four eggs these burger patties have a lot of sticking power and a great texture.
- A minimal amount of breadcrumbs helps to bind all the ingredients together without drying them out. I tried omitting them, but a little bit really does help.
Black bean veggie burger toppings
You can take these black bean veggie burgers in so many different directions, depending on what toppings you choose. You can go minimal with traditional burger toppings, or get creative. The sky’s the limit!
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are a few of our favorite topping combinations:
- Caramelized onions are easy to make, sweet, and delicious.
- Give them a creamy, spicy kick with a smear of our chipotle mayo! It’s easy to mix up with a few ingredients, and the extras make a tasty dip for sweet potato fries!
- Keep it classic with some ketchup, mustard, lettuce, sliced red onion, tomato, and your favorite cheese!
- Give it an extra boost with some hummus or a dollop of our easy guacamole!
Black Bean Veggie Burger – Truly the best ever!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 medium onion (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 19 ounce can black beans (drained)
- 2 cups quick rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups grated carrot
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds (chopped)
- ½ cup roasted almonds (chopped)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup parsley or cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon EACH: cumin, chili powder, and oregano
- 4 large eggs
- Optional: ½ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Saute the onion and garlic in the oil for 2 minutes. Add the sauteed veggies to a large bowl then add all other ingredients and mix well.1 teaspoon avocado oil, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Form into 10 thick patties and place them on a baking sheet or platter in a single layer.19 ounce can black beans, 2 cups quick rolled oats, 1 ½ cups grated carrot, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds, ½ cup roasted almonds, ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup parsley or cilantro, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon EACH: cumin, chili powder, and oregano, 4 large eggs, Optional: ½ cup feta cheese
- Heat a splash of oil in a pan. Add the black bean patties (as many as you're able to fit into a pan), making sure not to crowd the pan. Cook until the patties are golden on both sides and warm all the way through. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and all the condiments you like.
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This sounds great and we’re definitely going to make them soon. I am curious how easy it would be to convert to a meatloaf. Instead of forming patties, just form into a loaf, bake for ~45 minutes in an oven at 425? Glaze with BBQ sauce and be done?
I’ve never tried making this into a meatloaf, but I think it would likely work!