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The Easiest, Tastiest Bean Burgers – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Easiest, Tastiest Bean Burgers

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up these incredibly simple and flavorful bean burgers that will blow any store-bought version out of the water. Using chickpeas, black beans, or red beans, these patties have a fantastic texture and are the perfect canvas for all your favorite top
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 serving
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (425 g / 15 oz) cooked beans (black, red, or chickpeas work great), drained
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 1/2 cup (45 g / 1.59 oz) rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp (8 g / 0.28 oz) chili powder or your favorite spice mix
  • 1 large egg
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp (30 ml) bean-cooking liquid, stock, or water, if needed
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil, for cooking
  • for Perfect Bean Burgers
  • For the best texture and to ensure your burgers don't fall apart, refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes before shaping, and then again for 15 minutes after shaping the patties. This helps them firm up beautifully.
  • To make these burgers vegan, simply omit the egg and add a binder like 1/2 cup (480 ml) mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup (480 ml) cooked oatmeal, or 1/4 cup (960 ml) of your favorite vegan mayo.
  • Boost the flavor and umami by adding 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of tomato paste, or 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the food processor along with the other .
  • For a cheesy twist, mix 1/2 cup (480 ml) of grated Parmesan, cheddar, or Jack cheese directly into the patty mixture before shaping. It adds incredible flavor and helps bind the burgers.

Method
 

  1. Combine the drained beans, quartered onion, rolled oats, chili powder, salt, pepper, and egg in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is chunky and holds together but is not completely puréed. If it seems too dry, add a tablespoon of liquid.
  2. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
  3. With slightly wet hands, form the mixture into 4 to 6 evenly sized patties. For the firmest burgers, let the shaped patties rest in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes, but you can cook them immediately if you're short on time.
  4. Heat the oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until they are nicely browned, crisp on the outside, and firm throughout.
  5. Serve immediately on toasted buns with your favorite fixings like lettuce, tomato, onion, and a delicious sauce, or let them cool completely to refrigerate or freeze for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 7g

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