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    Vegan black bean burgers

    9 October 2015 by Amber |

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    A damn fine vegan black bean burger that ticks all the boxes. Moist, firm, tasty as heck and of course numero uno - it doesn't fall apart when cooking!

    Vegan black bean burger (gluten free).

    Hallelujah, this may be my best vege burger yet! I'm sure anyone who's been vegetarian or vegan for any number of years will sympathise with my quest for the perfect homemade burger pattie. I've tried so many different combinations of veges, grains and legumes, with and without egg, with and without breadcrumbs, with and without flour, and so on and so on, that I've lost count of attempts and lost track of what has worked, and what has turned into a delicious but broken mess in my frypan.

    The search is over. This vegan black bean burger mixture is thick, molds really well into perfect pattie shapes, very importantly it *stays* in those perfect pattie shapes while cooking, and it tastes great too. Although, anyone else who is also on this quest knows that by now the taste is almost irrelevant, I just want the darn things to stay together!

    Laughs aside, this paprika, cumin and coriander (cilantro) flavoured burger is delicious. It's also high in protein, iron and fibre, gluten free, and doesn't require a food processor - which is great if you don't have one, and also great if you do have one but hate washing it. Heh.

    A well bound bean burger

    I think the well bound nature of this burger may be down to the inclusion of a very thick chia seed gel.

    Thick chia seed gel.

    Now for all you chia pudding haters out there (I don't understand, but know you exist), before getting all grossed out by the above gel - remember this gets mixed in really well with a bunch of other stuff. You can't even tell it's there.

    And if you're new to chia seeds, they're tiny little nutrition powerhouses you can pick up from the bulk bins at the supermarket. When added to liquid they swell and create a gel. They're commonly used in chia puddings and DIY energy drinks, and work really well as a thickening agent and/or egg replacer in some recipes.

    This is really a very simple (and affordable) recipe, that just works. Look at this burger pattie perfection:

    Black bean burger, before crumbs.

    If you like, you can also press the patties into a dish of panko crumbs to create a crispy outer. That's optional, but works perfectly. Six patties, ready to roll:

    Black bean burgers, crumbed and ready to cook.

    I served my black bean burger patties in toasted seed buns with mayo, avocado, rocket, and a few slices of miso and citrus glazed eggplant. That's a seriously delicious burger combo right there.

    This recipe makes six patties. One fully stacked burger is the right serving size for me, and you could also serve the patties alongside salad for a lighter meal. You do you.

    Close up side view of a black bean burger, assembled with avocado, mayo and rocket.

    Vegan black bean burger (gluten free).

    Vegan black bean burgers

    A damn fine vegan black bean burger that ticks all the boxes. Moist, firm, tasty as heck and of course numero uno - it doesn't fall apart when cooking!
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    Prep time: 25 minutes
    Cook time: 5 minutes
    Total time: 30 minutes
    Course: Main meals
    Cuisine: Gluten free, Vegan
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 102kcal
    Author: Quite Good Food

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 can black beans drained
    • ½ cup rolled oats (gluten free if required)
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
    • ½ cup coriander (cilantro) finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup - check label if gluten free)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • Pinch of cayenne pepper or chilli flakes optional
    • Panko crumbs to coat (gluten free if required), optional

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Mix chia seeds with 3 tablespoon of water and set aside for 5-10 minutes to thicken. Stir to loosen a bit - the mixture will be very thick and gloopy.
    • Roughly mash black beans.
    • Add all ingredients (except the panko crumbs) and mix well to combine. You want to make sure the chia seeds are evenly mixed through.
    • Using your hands, roll mixture into six even sized balls and flatten into a pattie shape, about 1.25cm (0.5in) thick.
    • If using, press patties into panko crumbs on both sides. Put finished patties on a plate or baking tray, and into the fridge to firm up for an hour or two.
    • When ready to eat, pan fry until golden on both sides.

    RECIPE NOTES

    Nutrition information is calculated for the patties only (does not include oil for pan frying, burger buns or burger fillings).

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan black bean burgers
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 102 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Sodium 210mg9%
    Potassium 236mg7%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 265IU5%
    Vitamin C 2.2mg3%
    Calcium 37mg4%
    Iron 1.6mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Maree

      October 10, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      Ok, so I started with this (definitely going to make it), got sidetracked looking at the miso glazed eggplant (definitely going to make that) and then all the way back to the soba noodles (yum!). I love that out of all the things in these recipes I only need to buy some white miso paste and I'm good to go. Lots of good vegetarian food happening at our place this week! Thank you!

      • Quite Good Food

        October 11, 2015 at 7:48 am

        Awesome! Hope everyone enjoys these meals!

    2. Sarah | Well and Full

      October 14, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Oh my these burgers look absolutely fantastic!! I would gobble one of these right up 😉

      • Amber

        October 14, 2015 at 12:57 pm

        Thanks Sarah! I know what you mean, I've made them twice in the last 10 days...!

    3. Dan

      March 05, 2018 at 11:58 am

      I made these tonight and they worked out brilliantly (didn't fall apart) and tasted amazing. My omnivore wife even enjoyed!

      • Amber

        March 05, 2018 at 12:28 pm

        Brilliant! I'm so glad you both enjoyed them 🙂

    4. Jen

      June 25, 2018 at 9:50 am

      I have a question. Picture looks to have corn. Don’t see it in the recipe. Is it optional? Is there an amount or type recommended ?

      • Amber

        June 25, 2018 at 11:27 am

        Hi Jen, there is no corn in this recipe or photograph 🙂

        • Jen

          June 26, 2018 at 12:05 pm

          Ok thanks. I’m gonna try it tonight

    5. Helen

      August 05, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      I made some today ... I didn't have any fresh coriander handy so I used 'dried' instead. I also added a dash of liquid smoke to them mixture. The end result is amazing. Thank you 🙂

      • Amber

        August 05, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        Fantastic! I'm so pleased you enjoyed them 🙂

    6. Tamsin

      September 11, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      I finally got around to making these burgers for dinner tonight and I thought they were really tasty. My omnivore husband and daughters ate them all up so I’m taking that as a win! I’ll definitely be adding these to my regular meal plan. Thanks Amber!

      • Amber

        October 16, 2021 at 1:12 pm

        Awesome, so glad you and your family enjoyed them!

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