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    Vegan Black Bean Burger

    Published: Jun 22, 2022 · Modified: Jun 22, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Vegan Black Bean Burger, the best meat-free burger recipe that can be ready in well under 30 minutes. Low-calorie, high-protein, highly nutritious, and absolutely delicious, these bean burgers are so easy to make, you'll love them for sure!

    A bean burger in a bun with 2 slices of tomatoes and salad leaves

    Who doesn't like a good burger? They are everybody's favourite pub food, and are perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. And while I could never say no to the good old beef burger, these vegan black bean burgers have suddenly topped my list of foods I make often.

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    • Black beans - health benefits
    • How to make black bean burgers
    • How to make the bean burgers stick together
    • What to serve with bean burgers

    Black beans - health benefits

    Black beans are extremely versatile, and can be used in a wide range of dishes, from appetizers to main meals. They are absolutely jam-packed with protein and fiber, plus other essential vitamins and minerals.

    Not to mention that they have 0 cholesterol, and hardly any calories. To me, that's a pretty good reason to include black beans in my diet a lot more often than I have done it so far. A 400 g tin of black beans is ridiculously cheap, and you get to make 3 nice burgers out of it.

    Even if you cook for a larger number of people, you still don't spend even a fraction of what you would otherwise pay on a meat burger if you are dining out.

    A white plate with a bean burger

    How to make black bean burgers

    Since the beans are already cooked in the tin, all you have to do is mix them with a few other basic ingredients, get them in the pan or grill for a few minutes, and job done.

    To make these burgers you need to have either a blender or a kitchen aid. We need the beans and veggies pulsed until they have the consistency of a paste.

    The mixture is pretty sticky and soft, that is why is important to let them burgers chill in the fridge to firm up.

    • Drain the liquid from the can of beans, then give a quick rinse and add them to a bowl together with the rest of the ingredients (except for oil).
    • Blend everything together until you get a rough paste, then form 3 patties, and let them chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes so they can firm up.
    • Heat up the oil in a pan, add the burgers, and cook on each sides for a few minutes.
    • Use a spatula to carefully turn them on the other side - the patties can break easily, that is why we need extra patience and care when flipping them over.
    Collage of 4 photos to show how to make vegan black bean burgers

    How to make the bean burgers stick together

    Since we can't use eggs to bind them together, we need to add some veggies to the burgers. The veggies will have enough moisture to keep them together.

    Also, it's super important to blend the mixture well, the smoother the paste, the better the burgers hold their shape.

    Now, the texture of the burgers is nothing like the one of a regular meat burger. Although the burgers firm up and hold a nice shape, they are pretty soft when you have a bite, so not to be worried about that.

    What to serve with bean burgers

    Some of my favourite are:

    Paprika Potato Wedges

    Baked Parsnip Fries 

    Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

    Crusted Parmesan Potatoes

    A bean burger in a bun with 2 slices of tomatoes and salad leaves

    If you’ve tried my VEGAN BLACK BEAN BURGERS or any other recipe on the blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I’m getting up to.

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    A bean burger in a bun with tomatoes and green salad
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    Vegan Black Bean Burger
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    5 mins
    resting time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    10 mins
     

    Vegan Black Bean Burger, the best meat-free burger recipe that can be ready in well under 30 minutes. Low-calorie, high-protein, highly nutritious, and absolutely delicious, these bean burgers are so easy to make, you'll love them for sure!

    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: vegan burgers
    Servings: 3 burgers
    Calories: 182 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 1 tin black beans (400 g)
    • 1 red pepper
    • ½ red onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil for frying
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Drain the liquid from the can of beans, then give a quick rinse and add them to a bowl together with the rest of the ingredients (except for oil).

    2. Blend everything together until you get a rough paste, then form 3 patties, and let them chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes so they can firm up.

    3. Add the oil to a pan or grill pan, and fry the burgers on both sides for about 2 minutes or so until lightly brown.

    4. Serve between a burger bun with tomatoes and salad of your choice.

    Recipe Notes

    • Since we can't use eggs to bind them together, we need to add some veggies to the burgers. The veggies will have enough moisture to keep them together.
    • Also, it's super important to blend the mixture well, the smoother the paste, the better the burgers hold their shape.
    • Now, the texture of the burgers is nothing like the one of a regular meat burger. Although the burgers firm up and hold a nice shape, they are pretty soft when you have a bite, so not to be worried about that.

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Black Bean Burger
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 182 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Sodium 167mg7%
    Potassium 423mg12%
    Carbohydrates 31g10%
    Fiber 8g32%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 1350IU27%
    Vitamin C 54.3mg66%
    Calcium 47mg5%
    Iron 2.4mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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