Easiest Black Bean Burgers
A review of Vegan Richa’s new book, Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen, and a recipe for these easy and delicious black bean burgers.
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Who’s ready for another cookbook review + giveaway?!
Today I am reviewing a very special new book, from one of the most-loved bloggers on the internet and someone I consider a friend, Vegan Richa. After her first book, Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen became an instant success and best-seller, Richa decided to go at it again, this time creating a cookbook with everyday flavors from around the world. Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen is everything you love about her blog AND MORE. Wanna see what I’m talking about?
Let’s dive in!
Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen Cookbook Review
I’m sure most of you are familiar with Richa’s wildly popular blog, Vegan Richa. So you already know she makes some of the most creative and stunning vegan food. It is no surprise, then, that her cookbooks are absolutely gorgeous. And just like her first book, Richa has created something truly impressive with Vegan Richa’s Everyday Cooking, a book that celebrates bold flavors and easy vegan cooking that allows you to have delicious meals every night of the week.
With over 200 pages of mouth-water vegan recipes, this book has something for everyone!
Why I love Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen
1. Nearly all the recipes in this book are accompanied by beautiful, full-page photography. Richa has a remarkable eye for food photography that makes her recipes jump off the page in a dazzling and mouthwatering way. I LOVE this clean and simple look which allows the food to really speak for itself in every picture.
2. The recipes in this book are truly inspired. With an emphasis on creating rich and bold flavors, Richa shows you that sauce is the base of every good meal. With a few good sauces, there are endless possibilities. As you would expect, you will find an eclectic array of creative recipes that are based on these sauces. In the book, you’ll find recipes like Firecracker Jackfruit Sandwiches, Berbere Tofu Bowl with Couscous, Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna with Cauliflower Alfredo, Tiramisu Fudge Bars, and much much more.
3. The book ends with one of my favorite chapters, “My Everyday Kitchen”. This is a comprehensive guide of the necessary ingredients for a well-stocked vegan pantry. Along with each item, you’ll find tips on how to select, store, and prepare each of these ingredients. For people new to plant-based eating, this is key to success.
Recipes from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen
There are so many good recipes from this vegan cookbook. In the book, you’ll find recipes like
- Firecracker Jackfruit Sandwiches
- Berbere Tofu Bowl with Couscous
- Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna with Cauliflower Alfredo
- Tiramisu Fudge Bars
- and much much more
The publishers are making it even better. They are letting me share with you one recipe from this cookbook.
Let’s take a look at these Easiest Black Bean Burgers pictured below.
If you have never made burger patties, these are the ones you want to make first. With a simple list of ingredients—such as beans, walnuts, oats, and spices—you can kick-start your veggie burger adventure here. Serve with your favorite burger fixings.

Cuisine: American
Keyword: Black Bean Burgers
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 80 kcal
Author: Richa Hingle
- 1/2 cup 60g raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup 40g old-fashioned oats
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2-inch [1cm] knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup 30g coarsely chopped onion
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices
- 1 15-ounce [425g] can black beans or 1 1/2 cups (250g) cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup 10g coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed or chia seed
- 2 to 3 tablespoons 10 to 15g dry breadcrumbs or flour (gluten-free if necessary)
In a food processor, combine the walnuts, oats, garlic, ginger, onion, and jalapeños and pulse a few times, until the walnuts and onions are evenly chopped, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the beans, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, and flax seed and process in 5-second intervals, until most of the beans break down. Do not puree—there should still be some whole beans for texture.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Cover the bowl and chill for 15 minutes. If the mixture is too wet, add the breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
Divide the mixture into 7 to 8 equal portions. Shape into tightly packed patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (add oil if desired). Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the patties on a medium baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the burgers for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes, or until the burgers are golden.
From Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen copyright © 2017 by Richa Hingle. Used by permission Vegan Heritage Press.
Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen Giveaway
Richa’s publisher, Vegan Heritage Press, has offer me the chance to run a giveaway for you! One lucky reader will win a FREE copy of Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen. Enter below for a chance to win.
Giveaway open to U.S.residents.
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Cathy Brans says
Looks like a great burger. Can’t wait to try it.
Heidi says
LOVE her falafel recipe. Have made it many times.
Steph says
I love the daal she makes
elicia p says
After going dairy free with my second. The sour cream saved me when I was craving it with my red potatoes.
Jennie says
I haven’t tried any of her recipes yet, but I love making food my husband raves about, and not telling him it’s vegan til after. Haha. These recipes sound amazing!
Kathy Dempsey says
I am not sure I have tried any of Vegan Richa’s recipes. If I win this book, I plan to try out a burger recipe or a baked dessert.
joanne jensen says
hi. i am just getting started on the vegan lifestyle. i would LOVE a copy of this book! thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Karen D says
Nut Free Vegan Nacho Cheese Slices
Kimmy Ripley says
VEGAN GENERAL TSO’S TOFU SANDWICH for the win! NOM NOM NOM!
Carla Moschetti says
Those brownies look pretty darn good!
Ana Trevino says
Haven’t tried any of her recipes yet but I plan to!
Stacy says
Richa is a treasure! I eat her chickpea tofu on my bagel every morning and even got my omnivore husband hooked on it 🙂 I also really love her pepperjack “cheese” but i think our very favorite thing is her buffalo chickpea pizza <3
Susan says
Is the Richa give away open to US residents ONLY? I’m a Canadian so does this leave me out? Thank you,
Sarah says
Unfortunately, yes. I’m sorry 🙁
Linda says
Her one pot meals:)
jacquie says
i have never made any of her recipes but would love to try that brownie recipe.
Dee Johnson says
I love her sweet potato pie bars.
L Polk says
I love Vegan Richa! I have her first book, and would love to have her second one.
Michelle says
My Favorite recipe from Vegan Richa is Black Pepper Celery Tofu. I make it several times a month because it’s quick and loved by the whole family!
Kris says
Love Richa and her blog. I am a big fan of her curries!
Carson says
Cajun Burgers
Aimee B. says
One of my favorite Vegan Richa recipes is her one bowl orange cake. 🙂
Angela b says
I love her Cajun burgers.
paula rothman says
quinoa with tamarind and pumpkin“!! tho they are all fabublous
Nancy says
Since I love potatoes and cauliflower, I have to say her Aloo Gobi.
Genevieve says
This looks SO good! I’m new to plant based eating and haven’t made any if her recipes yet, but am very much looking forward to several! Including these burgers. Yum!
Jenny says
I’ve never made any of her recipes, but I’m going to try these burgers- they look really good!
Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says
I recently went vegan, so I haven’t tried any of her recipes yet! I need this cookbook. 🙂
Moira Guthrie says
I own her first cookbook on kindle and would love to have this one.
Rachel says
I love the instant pot vegan butter chicken!
Madelaine S says
Just saying “Firecracker Jackfruit Sandwiches” is making my mouth water!
Heather B. says
I really love her peanut butter sweet potato curry… yum! I think I saw recipe for lemon donut on her website recently that I’ve been really craving… gotta give that a try this weekend!
Mina says
I love her Black Bean Salad with Chimichurri !
Charlotte Ackerman says
I love baking desserts and I’m excited to try out this burger recipe.
Claire says
My favorite Vegan Richa recipe is her palaak paneer!
Lisa Cagle says
I’ve made a few of Vegan Richa’s recipes and they are amazing. I would love a copy of her cookbooK!