Santa Fe Black Bean Burger (Vegan)
Easy to make, these hearty Mexican-inspired vegan black bean burgers are spicy and delicious as can be. They can stand alone topped with salsa and avocado, or serve them with a nice salad or placed on a bed of quinoa if you don’t want to make it a burger.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes 2 jumbo patties 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: mix, stovetop, grill, oven
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) organic black beans (about 1.5 cups), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup oats (rolled or quick)
- 1/4 cup flax meal or flour of choice (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pink salt
- 1/4 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo, give or take
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for pan-frying
- cornmeal, for dusting (I used coarse grind) (optional)
Instructions
Mash black beans: In a medium-size bowl, mash black beans with a strong fork or use a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture if you like.
Make patty mixture: Add oats, flour, spices, salt, and salsa, mix again, feel free to use your hands if you like to. If the mixture is too wet, add more flax meal/flour to the mix, but really it should be ok. Taste for flavor.
Shape patties: Divide the mixture and shape your patties into whatever size you like. I like to make 2 jumbo-sized burger patties, but you can make 3 – 4 smaller ones. Give a light dusting of cornmeal if you have it. It will give a nice crunch, flavor and cook up crispy.
Cook on the stovetop, oven, or grill:
- Stovetop: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet on medium. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side. It’s ok if the cornmeal gets a little crispy. Trust me, it’s delicious!
- Oven (oil-free): Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Place patties on a baking sheet, place in the oven on the center rack, and bake for 10 – 15 minutes, flip and repeat.
Serve with your choice of accompaniments such as red onion slices, leafy greens, salsa, or Vegan Mayo. Add some mashed avocado as a spread or sliced avocado if you prefer. Or serve on a bed of leafy greens.
Makes 2 jumbo-sized patties or 3 – 4 smaller ones.
Notes
Flour can be all-purpose, whole wheat, oat, rice, gluten-free flour blend, or almond flour.
You can easily make extras and refrigerate them for snacking, lunches, or dinners.
Store: Patties can be stored cooked or uncooked in the refrigerator for up to 5 – 6 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 – 3 months. Let thaw before heating.
Food processor instructions: Add the beans to the bowl of your processor and give a few pulses, careful not to over-process. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until just combined, leaving it a little chunky.
Find it online: https://simple-veganista.com/black-bean-burger/