Description
This vegan burger recipe offers a flavorful and nutritious plant-based alternative to traditional burgers, featuring a hearty blend of red pepper, red onion, nuts, seeds, black beans, and oats. Baked to crispy perfection, these patties are perfect for sandwiches topped with fresh vegetables and dairy-free condiments.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 large red pepper (cored and roughly chopped)
- 1/2 small red onion (roughly chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic
Nuts and Seeds
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup hemp seed hearts
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal (or chia seeds, or additional hemp seed hearts)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Other
- 1 can black beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- Whole grain buns (for serving)
- Sliced tomatoes, avocado, arugula, sliced red onions, plain yogurt (dairy-free if needed), and mustard (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat to prepare for baking the burger patties.
- Pulse Vegetables: Put the red pepper and red onion into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse until minced finely, then transfer this mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Blend Nuts and Seeds: Add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seed hearts, ground flaxseed meal, garlic, kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika to the food processor. Blend until the mixture becomes coarse and grainy, then scrape into the mixing bowl containing the minced vegetables.
- Puree Beans and Oats: Add the rinsed and drained black beans, rolled oats, and 2 tablespoons of water to the food processor. Puree until the beans are mostly smooth but with a few small pieces remaining. Transfer this mixture to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Form Patties: Using approximately 1/3 cup portions of the burger mixture, shape into palm-sized patties about 1 inch thick by pressing the mixture firmly in your hands.
- Bake: Arrange the formed patties on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the patties carefully and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until heated through and the outsides are lightly crisp.
- Serve: Serve the warm vegan burger patties on whole grain buns with desired toppings such as sliced tomatoes, avocado, arugula, sliced red onions, dairy-free plain yogurt, and mustard.
Notes
- Ensure to rinse and drain the black beans well to reduce excess moisture in the patties.
- Using gluten-free oats and buns ensures this recipe is gluten-free if needed.
- For added flavor, toppings can be customized with vegan cheese or pickles.
- These patties can be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking for convenience.
- If you prefer a crispier burger, broil the patties for 2-3 minutes after baking.
