Black Bean Veggie Burger - Truly the best ever!
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!
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.
Notes
Can I freeze these burgers? Yes, black bean veggie burgers freeze beautifully, both cooked and uncooked. If you're freezing them uncooked, flash-freeze them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then transfer them to a resealable bag or an airtight container, separating each layer with parchment paper. They will keep in your freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge or at room temperature. If the patties are uncooked, fry them until golden. If they're already cooked, heat them on the stove or in the oven until they're warmed through.
Can I make these vegan? No. I have tried making these without eggs, and they do not stick together.
Can I cook these on the BBQ? Only cook these on the grill if you have a BBQ mat. They are too delicate to place directly on the grill.
Adapted from a recipe in the cookbook Whitewater Cooks.
Serving: 1 burger patty, Calories: 307kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 884mg, Potassium: 362mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 3597IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 4mg