Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Name: Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 buns hamburger buns (vegan), toasted

Hearty, flavor-packed patties made from seasoned black beans, oats, and vegetables that hold together beautifully on the skillet. Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

50 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetopVeganHigh FiberHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeEgg-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans black beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 buns hamburger buns (vegan), toasted

Instructions

1

Spread 2 cans drained, rinsed black beans (15 oz) on a clean towel and pat very dry. This step is critical - wet beans make mushy patties.
2

Mash the black beans in a large bowl with a fork until about two-thirds are mashed, leaving some whole beans for texture.
3

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves for 5 minutes until softened. Add to the mashed beans.
4

Stir in 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until the mixture holds together when pressed. If too wet, add more oats a tablespoon at a time. Refrigerate 15 minutes to firm up.
5

Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties about 3/4 inch thick.
6

Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until a dark crust forms and they are heated through. Do not press down.
7

Serve on 4 buns toasted hamburger buns (vegan) with your choice of toppings.

Questions

Can I make Black Bean Veggie Burgers gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 4 buns hamburger buns (vegan), toasted. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats; the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Black Bean Veggie Burgers keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Black Bean Veggie Burgers?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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