How long do leftovers last?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four to five days.

Can I freeze homemade black bean burgers?

Yes! For the best results, freeze the patties before cooking. Assemble the burgers, and chill them in the fridge. Then, stack them on top of each other placing a sheet of parchment paper between each patty. Freeze in a sealable bag for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to cook.

How do you keep black bean burgers from falling apart?

Be sure to pulse the ingredients just until crumbly but don’t over-process. If the patties are too dry to hold together, add a little more tomato paste. Then, pack the patties tightly, and chill them in the fridge! This helps them firm up and hold their shape.

Do black bean burgers taste like black beans?

No! They might have a subtle black bean taste, but the veggies and spices infuse these vegan black bean burgers with warm, savory flavor.

How many burgers does this recipe make?

This recipe yields four to five equal-sized patties. However, feel free to make the patties as big or as small as you like, and adjust the cooking time as needed.

Vegan Black Bean Burgers (Gluten-Free)

Description

Skip the store-bought options, and make this gluten-free, vegan black bean burgers recipe with simple, nutritious ingredients instead!

Ingredients

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1 Tablespoon light olive oil or avocado oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion (mix of white and green portion)
1/3 cup finely chopped jalapeño (1 jalapeño or 1/2 bell pepper)
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, torn
15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed, drained and patted dry
1/3 cup (30 grams) gluten-free quick oats or gluten-free panko
3 Tablespoons flax meal
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
2 Tablespoons tomato paste or other thick chili sauce like sriracha
1 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmery. Stir in the chopped green onions, peppers and garlic. Cook until just beginning to brown then transfer to a food processor. Add the cilantro and pulse several times until roughly chopped.
Add the black beans to the food processor and pulse five or six times (don’t over process). The beans will be broken up but still in small chunks.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients (oats, flax meal, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste, tamari, cumin, onion powder, smoked paprika and salt) until combined.
Form the mixture into 4 patties about 3 ½ inches in diameter and ½ inch thick. Chill the patties in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. This helps the patties hold their shape before cooking.
Lightly grease the grill and preheat to medium-high heat (400 F). Add the burgers, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes then flip and grill another 5 minutes.
Serve the burgers immediately on gluten free buns topped with aioli, pesto, avocado, lettuce, etc.
Store cooked burgers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Alternative Methods –

AIR FRYER – Preheat the air fryer at 375°F/190°C. Place the patties in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes then flip and spray the burgers again and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes or until the burgers are browned.
OVEN – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes (flipping after 15 minutes).
SKILLET – Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ½ Tablespoon high heat cooking oil (refined avocado oil or coconut oil). Once the pan is sizzling, carefully place the patties in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, gently flip, and continue to cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until browned.

Storage Tips – If freezing, shape into patties and let patties chill thoroughly, stack between wax paper then transfer to freezer bags. For best results, thaw before cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilll Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: grill
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: I burger patty without bun
Calories: 187
Sugar: 1.6 g
Sodium: 486.8 mg
Fat: 4.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 28.2 g
Fiber: 11.3 g
Protein: 10.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg