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meatless essentials: the best black bean burger

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

Put this recipe together, and served them up last evening.

This is an excellent black bean burger. I am not saying if you are a meat eater (I am) you are going to cross over to a vegetarian diet; however, this burger just might give you second thoughts.

This recipe does have an egg, but you can always substitute a vegan alternative, if you want

Do not eat them because they are healthy… Eat them because they are dang delicious.

So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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yield 2 - 3
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For meatless essentials: the best black bean burger

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • STAGE I
  • 1 c
    cooked black beans, well drained
  • 1/4 c
    toasted pumpkin seeds, lightly chopped
  • 1/4 c
    long-grained white rice, cooked al dente
  • 2 md
    green onions, just the white part, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, chopped or minced
  • STAGE II
  • 1/4 c
    pecan or almond meal or flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    breadcrumbs, not panko
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried sage
  • 1/8 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt, kosher variety, fine grind
  • 1/8 tsp
    white pepper
  • STAGE III
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    tahini
  • 1 tsp
    tamari, or liquid aminos
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • olive oil, extra virgin, for brushing

How To Make meatless essentials: the best black bean burger

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a good-size bowl to mix the ingredients, and a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, to make this recipe.
  • 3
    I do not make these just because I have friends and clients that will not eat meat. I make them because everyone here really likes them. Slap on a slice of cheese, some mustard and/or ketchup, a few pickles… heavenly.
  • 4
    If you like these burgers, you can make and freeze them. They will last for up to six months (longer is you vacuum-seal them) and will always be ready when you get that urge.
  • 5
    Black Beans

    Any good black beans will do. You can cook your own from scratch, or even use some of the good, canned versions out there (Bush’s is a good choice); however, let me give you a suggestion to kick these burgers up a notch.

    Try fermented black beans. It is an extra step, and it takes time waiting for them to ferment, but you can use them in a lot of dishes besides these burgers.

    The umami flavor they deliver will really do a lot for your recipes.

    Here is the recipe I use:
    www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/vegetable/healthy-essentials-fermented-black-beans.html
  • 6
    Homemade Worcestershire

    Looking for a good Worcestershire without anchovies, or all those chemical preservatives?

    It is easy/peasy to make and tastes like the real thing.

    So yummy.
    www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html
  • 7
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 8
    STAGE I
    Add the black beans and the remainder of the Stage I ingredients and use your hands to mix them together.

    Gently break up the beans with the other ingredients, but do not do too much. Leave some bean chunks.
  • 9
    STAGE II
    Add the Stage II ingredients and gently blend them into the bean mixture.
  • 10
    STAGE III
    Mix all the Stage III ingredients together in a small bowl, or measuring cup, gently combine them with the other ingredients, then let the mixture stand for about 20 minutes.
  • 11
    Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350f/175c.
  • 12
    Form into 2 or 3 patties, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • 13
    I am using round metal forms to shape the patties, but this is not necessary, I am just doing it for visual appeal.
  • 14
    Bake for 15 – 18 minutes until the burgers are firm, but not dried out.
  • 15
    Give the tops a generous brushing of olive oil halfway through the baking process.
  • 16
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    17
    Place on a bed or rice, or use like a regular burger with a bun, some cheese and condiments. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    18
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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