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    Best Vegan Black Bean Burger Recipe - Grillable (wfpb)

    Published: Nov 5, 2019 · Modified: Feb 17, 2021 by Jasmin Hackmann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Vegan Black Bean Burger - you do not have  to miss a good veggie burger anymore?

    Vegan black Bean Burger with Veggies and a burger sauce without mayo

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    Here I provide you with a grillable vegetarian Black Bean Burger that keeps its great shape. These easy Black Bean Patties will turn into a real taste sensation thanks to spices such as paprika, mustard, tomato paste, miso and more that will not let you miss the classic burger.

    The texture of this healthy plant based bean burger is perfect, soft but not too soggy, mushy on the inside and crispy yummy outside.

    It is made without oil and easily to make in gluten free. You get a whole food plant based burger recipe.

    Do you sometimes crave a really good burger that does not fall apart when you lift it?

    Often, if you order a veggie burger at the restaurant or you buy vegan veggie patties without an egg in the store, they will collapse when you pick them up or bite into the burger patty.

    And don’t you find that often the burgers are seasoned relatively bland, and they could have more taste?

    So I decided to create a vegan, smoky Black Bean Burger, which convinces not just in terms of taste and consistency but that we can even throw on the grill in the summer.

    Learn here how to make this flavorful oil free vegan black bean burger and get more Tips and Tricks on the way.

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    Are black beans healthy?

    Black bean burgers are healthier than traditional, high-fat burgers, especially those from a restaurant. Black beans are full of fiber, vitamins, minerals and they have a much lower fat and cholesterol content than traditional meat burgers.

    For example, black beans are supposed to:

    • Strengthen the bones
    • to protect the heart, thanks to the quercetin and saponins found in the beans
    • reduce high blood pressure
    • protect against cancer
    • ensure good digestion
    • help with weight loss

    Ingredients

    The list may seem a bit long, but on a closer look, most of the ingredients are spices and you may, like me, already have them in your pantry at home.

    These spices are essential to create a burger that tastes perfect.

    Get the exact quantities in the recipe card below.

    Black beans or kidney beans without liquid

    onion

    cloves garlic

    tomato pastepecans or walnuts

    oat flour

    ground flaxseed

    soy sauce or tamari

    liquid smoke or smoked paprika

    dark miso paste or 1 tsp. Marmite

    pepper, ground white

    paprika, sweet

    turmeric, ground

    ginger, ground

    Cayenne pepper

    chipotle paprika

    Dijon mustard

    cumin

    allspice

    marjoram

    Sea salt and pepper to taste

    Instruction

    Drain the black beans and rinse briefly. Place the black beans on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and roast briefly in the oven. Bake them for about 15 min at 212 F (100 °C).

    In the meantime, cut the onion and garlic into very fine cubes, which I gladly use my little chopper for. While the beans are roasting in the oven, fry the onions and garlic briefly in a pan until golden brown.

    Remove the black beans from the oven and press the finished beans with a fork roughly. We want to have some rough pieces of beans and not just puree.

    Add all the remaining ingredients and knead them by hand into a homogeneous dough.

    Now make 5-6 patties

    You can bake the burgers in the oven, grill or fry in a pan. I roast / bake each side for about 5-10 min until they are firm enough to flip.

    Vegan black Bean Burger with Veggies on a bun with salad

    Shape and cook black bean meatballs

    The size of the patties is flexible. Just make them as big or as small as you want them to be.

    I like to make 5-6 burgers out of the dough or even smaller ones for parties. I like to use a ⅓ cup of my American measuring cups. I think that size is best.

    You can bake or grill the burgers, further down I'll go back to the procedure.

    You can also just prepare and freeze the burgers.

    I bake before freezing the patties  for about 5 min and then freeze them first one by one and when they are frozen, I put them in a silicon ziploc bag.The frozen burgers are perfect for baking / grilling or roasting.

    How to grill vegan burgers with black beans?

    If you are worried that the burgers will stick on the grill, you can pre-cook the black bean patties in the oven for about 10 minutes.

    Just bake at 350° C (175° C). Put the burgers on a hot grill or pan, so the vegan patties get a crust and do not fall apart.

    Just put so many burgers as fit in a pan, and that they have enough space to cook through and to flip. Roast the burgers that do not fit in the pan on the next go-around or use a second pan.

    If you have the burgers on the grill, let them grill for about 5-10 minutes before you turn them.

    This makes the burger firmer and easier to flip them. Please note that vegetarian burgers fall apart easier than "normal" meat burgers. Therefore, be careful when flipping them.

    Use two forks or a spatula and a fork.

    The burgers are ready when they are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

    Vegan black Bean Burger with Veggies and a burger sauce without mayo

    Tips to prepare the best burger with black beans

    If you let the black beans dry in the oven beforehand, the black beans will not taste mushy afterwards in the burgers. This step is optional and does not have to be done.

    Saute the onions in advance to get an even more intense taste. This gives the burger its unique flavor and this is the basis for the other spices.

    Pay attention when pressing the beans that you do not crush all, we want rough pieces in the patties

    In order to get a proper taste in a veggie burger, we need spices. Spices are the nuts and bolts to flavor a dish.

    If you put the burger patties in the freezer for about 30 minutes before frying, then they keep their shape better when roasting or frying.

    Let the black bean burgers first simmer for about 5 minutes on one side before you flip the burger, so it holds its shape better.

    Depending on how well you drain the beans, you will need more or less oat flour. Slowly add the oat flour when mixing.

    The burger should be a bit damp / wet, but not too much.

    If you like thicker burgers, then just prepare 4 patties instead of 6. The middle of the Black Bean Burger remains a bit soft.

    I like to use two forks to flip the patties. Just see what works best for you.

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    How do we prevent black bean burgers from falling apart?

    Oat Flour and pecan - grains, almond flour or other nut flours help to ensure that the patties do not fall apart.

    Watch out for gluten-free oats if you eat gluten-free.

    Tomato paste - Tomatoes are not only a natural flavor enhancer, but also help ensure that the burger patty does not fall apart.

    Flaxseed or chia seeds - these seeds also help keep the burgers from falling apart while searing.

    Flaxseed and chia seeds are often used as an egg substitute in vegan cuisine, and they still provide you with omega 3.

    Topping Suggestions

    • Classic burger with burger sauce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers
    • Mediterranean burger with basil hummus and vegetables
    • Fried Mushrooms
    • Hawaiian burger with pineapple

    How can I eat the black bean patties?

    • Prepare it as a burger with the delicious burger sauce and vary the toppings
    • Prepare a delicious salad with the burgers. It is also perfect for a meal prep
    • We like to eat these bean patties to potatoes and creamed kohlrabi or other vegetables.
    • Prepare a Buddha Bowl with these black bean patties.
    Vegan black Bean Burger with Veggies and a burger sauce without mayo

    Storage

    Prepare the veggie burger and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

    The patties also taste amazing cold.

    If you prepare a larger quantity, you can also freeze the burgers. So you always have a delicious healthy alternative on hand.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Potato salad
    • BBQ side dishes
    • Mashed potatoes
    • Corn on the cob

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    Enjoy your Meal, Jasmin
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    Vegan black Bean Burger with Veggies and a burger sauce without mayo

    Grillable vegan Black Bean Burger Recipe

    Yield: 6
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes

    Vegan Black Bean Burger - do you not want to have  to miss a good veggie burger anymore? Here I provide you with a grillable vegan Black Bean Burger that keeps its great shape. These Black Bean Patties will turn into a real taste sensation thanks to spices such as paprika, mustard, tomato paste, miso and more that will not let you miss the classic burger. The texture of this healthy black bean burger is perfect, soft but not too soggy, mushy on the inside and crispy yummy outside.

    vegan | vegetarian | gluten-free | dairy-free | egg-free | wholesome | oil-free | whole food plant-based (wfpb)

    Ingredients

    • 1 can (15 oz or 400g) Black beans or kidney beans without liquid
    • 1 onion
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 tbsps tomato paste
    • ½ cup (50g) Ground pecans or walnuts
    • ½ cup (45g) oat flour
    • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
    • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke or smoked paprika
    • ½ tablespoon - 1 tablespoon dark miso paste or 1 tsp. Marmite
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper, ground white
    • 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric, ground
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger, ground
    • ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
    • a pinch of chipotle paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • 1 teaspoon marjoram
    • Sea salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Drain the black beans and rinse briefly. Place the black beans on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and roast briefly in the oven. Bake them for about 15 min at 212 F (100 °C).

    In the meantime, cut the onion and garlic into very fine cubes, which I gladly use my little chopper for. While the beans are roasting in the oven, fry the onions and garlic briefly in a pan until golden brown.

    Remove the black beans from the oven and press the finished beans with a fork roughly. We want to have some rough pieces of beans and not just puree.

    Add all the remaining ingredients and knead them by hand into a homogeneous dough.

    Now make 5-6 patties

    You can bake the burgers in the oven, grill or fry in a pan. I roast / bake each side for about 5-10 min until they are firm enough to flip.

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    Nutrition Information
    Yield 6 Serving Size 1
    Amount Per Serving Calories 153Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 0mgCarbohydrates 29gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 6gSugar 5gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 8g

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    Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner
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    Comments

    1. Michael says

      August 21, 2020 at 6:52 pm

      The black bean burgers came out great,
      better then other veg burger recipes that I tried from other sources.
      The texture and the taste were swell.

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        August 24, 2020 at 7:18 am

        Michael, thank you very much. I am really happy you liked he black bean burger.

        Reply
    2. Heather says

      November 09, 2019 at 9:56 am

      Do you have a really good gluten free bread recipe please?

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        November 10, 2019 at 10:54 am

        Hi Heather, not yet but I will work on that.

        Reply
    3. Heather says

      November 05, 2019 at 9:57 am

      What kind of sauce is used on these patties please? Recipe greatly appreciated (sauce) ? thanks!

      Reply
      • Jasmin says

        November 05, 2019 at 10:19 am

        Hi Heather,
        the sauce recipe is coming tomorrow.

        Reply
    4. Kathy says

      May 13, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      These black bean patties sound so good! Love your recommendation to bake them a bit before freezing!

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        May 14, 2018 at 12:00 pm

        Thank you so much Kathy. This worked for me the best 🙂

        Reply
    5. Christine @ Happy Veggie Kitchen says

      May 11, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Loving the use of Marmite in these veggie burgers, so tasty! I've been meaning to try making bean burgers for my toddler and now I have found the perfect recipe. Yay!

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        May 13, 2018 at 2:19 pm

        Thank you so much Christine. I can't wait to see them 🙂

        Reply
    6. Claudia says

      May 10, 2018 at 7:42 am

      Wow, these Burgers look totally delicious ??. the right weather for handy food ...
      Love it! Claudia

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        May 11, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thank you so much Claudia. They definetly are 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kate says

      May 09, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      Can't wait to try this! All of those flavors just sound so good together. I love the addition of marmite and tomato paste. What a great way to add some umami!

      Reply
      • veeatcookbake says

        May 11, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thank you so much Kate. Can't wait to see your creation 🙂

        Reply

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