Easiest Black Bean Burgers

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.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Servings: people

Calories: 80kcal

Author: Sarah McMinn

Ingredients

½ cup 60g raw walnuts
½ cup 40g old-fashioned oats
2 cloves garlic
1 ½-inch [1cm] knob fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
¼ cup 30g coarsely chopped onion
1 to 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices
1 15-ounce [425g] can black beans or 1 ½ cups (250g) cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup 10g coarsely chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ 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)

Instructions

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.

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