My hippie alter ego is back and flipping a killer Super Food Black Bean Vegan Burger. Put a flower in your hair and lace up (er, slip on?) your Birkenstocks, because things are about to get groovy. These patties of smoky satisfaction are loaded with super-food ingredients, come together in a single bowl, pack a whopping 12 grams of protein, and won rave reviews from a table of carnivores.
I took ingredients whose names you’ve heard, whose packages you’ve likely breezed by in your grocery store (maybe without knowing what to do with them), and whose reputation you might deem a little hippie and combined them to create a black bean vegan burger recipe so flavorful and filling, my self-professed-vegan-skeptic, steak-loving sister approved. My bacon-makes-it-better husband approved too. Even Ben’s picky 10-year-old “little” from Big Brothers Big Sisters approved—he inhaled one of these black bean burgers at 10 a.m. after a full serving of waffles, then asked to take another burger home.
Let’s take a moment to recap what makes these Super Food Vegan Burgers so super.
- Ground Flaxseed Meal: Rich in immune and brain-boosting omega-3s, antioxidants, and fiber.
- Rolled Oats: High in fiber and shown to help lower bad cholesterol.
- Black Beans: An excellent source of fiber, protein, and minerals.
- Almonds: Heart healthy fats, zero cholesterol.
- Pepitas: a.k.a. pumpkin seeds. Packed with nutrients, including magnesium and zinc.
- Red Bell Peppers: More than your daily quota of vitamins C and A.
- Avocado: Not in the vegan burger patties, but they make an ultra yummy topping and provide bonus healthy fats.
And the super-est ingredient of them all: Bob’s Red Mill Hemp Seed.
What Sets This Super Food Black Bean Vegan Burger Apart
Although I’m a long-time fan of well-made veggie burgers (like this Portobello Mushroom Burger) for their simple ingredients and health benefits, I have do have one major, er, beef with standard veggie burger recipes: most don’t contain enough tummy-satisfying protein to keep me full for more than an hour or so.
Not so when those burgers contain hemp seed! Just three tablespoons of these cute little green seeds contain a whopping 10 grams of complete protein. They are loaded with omega-3s and omega-6s, which benefit heart health, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system too. Hemp seeds are also low carb, making them a good choice for those following a paleo diet or who need to be carb conscious. Hello, SUPER FOOD.
I can feel the good vibes emitting from my food processor.
I’ve started seeing hemp seeds at local grocery stores, and you can also find them on Amazon or in the Bob’s Red Mill online store. In addition to being an excellent way to beef up your veggie burgers, their pleasant, nutty flavor makes them tasty sprinkled on toast and mixed into salads and smoothies.
Tips to Store, Reheat, and Freeze
- To Store. Leftover baked burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for five days.
- To Reheat. Reheat gently in the microwave until warmed through.
- To Freeze. This black bean vegan burger recipe comes together in one bowl, is packed with sassy spices, and freezes beautifully. I stashed an entire batch of the patties in my freezer and have loved having them on hand whenever I need a quick, healthy lunch or dinner.
- Individually wrapped unbaked patties can be refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for 2 months.
One patty, so much power!
Tools Used to Make These Burgers
Super Food Black Bean Vegan Burgers
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 large red pepper cored and roughly chopped
- 1/2 small red onion roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Hulled Hemp Seed Hearts
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal chia seeds, or additional hemp seed hearts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can black beans, (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten free if needed
- Whole grain buns for serving
Toppings Ideas:
- Sliced tomatoes, avocado, arugula, sliced red onions, avocado, plain yogurt (dairy-free if needed), mustard
Instructions
- Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
- Place the red pepper and onion in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse until minced. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- To the food processor, add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Blend until it has combined into a coarse grainy mixture. Scrape into the mixing bowl with the onion and red pepper.
- Place the black beans, oats, and 2 tablespoons water in the food processor and puree until the beans are mostly smooth with a few small pieces remaining. Transfer to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Scoop the burger mixture in 1/3 cup portions into your hands. Shape into palm-sized patties that are about 1 inch thick. Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake 5-10 additional minutes, until heated through and the outsides are lightly crisp. Serve on buns with any desired toppings.
Notes
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I LOVE this recipe, Erin. It looks very delicious and healthy too.
Thank you for sharing this kind comment, Varun!
Looks amazing Erin!! These are perfect for the spring season and would pair wonderfully with sweet potato fries! :)
Thank you for sharing this kind comment, Varun! And, I agree with your thoughts on the sweet potato fries!
These burgers look AMAZING, I can’t believe they’re vegan! I’ve got to try these soon.
Thank you for sharing this kind comment, Varun! I hope you love them!
These are so good! I just keep coming back to these when I need a veggie burger recipe. My meat-eating family loves them as well!
I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed the recipe, Giovonne! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Yesterday, I made this Vegan Burger on my Pan (Low Flame). It takes not more than 30 minutes for me to make this Yummy Burger. My kids loved this one and asked me to make this again ;) Keep sharing more recipes.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the recipe, Vijay! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
These burgers look AMAZING, I can’t believe they’re vegan! I’ve got to try these soon. Perfect for meatless Monday :D
I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it!
Thanks for this informative post, I loved the way you express feelings with words.
Thank you so so much!!
I am glad to find this vegan recipe. I just turned to vegan and searching for some tasty recipes of vegan food. And I find this amazing one.
I’m so happy that you found this helpful, Rahul! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Great looking recipe! I’m wondering if anyone has tried adding pea protein supplement to these to up the protein, and if so how did they do it. TYI.
Michael, I don’t know of anyone who has tried this, but if you decide to play around I’d love to hear how it goes!
I am not a good cook… I will try it for my GF…
Thanks…
I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it, Pramod!
Wow! looks amazing. I will definitely try it.
I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it, Mayank!
They are healthy, bind nicely but have no taste. Next time I will saute onions with tomato sauce then saute mushrooms with walnuts and worceshire to add taste.
Thanks for trying the recipe, Colleen! I hope you enjoy them even more next time!
I LOVE this recipe, Erin. It looks very delicious and healthy too. These burgers look STACKED! I love the avo and that these are so healthy and vegan.
Thank you, Kartik! I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it!
wow ! i love burgers very much, i hope it is tastier and healthy too, I am going to try this …thank you very much for the recipe.
I hope you love them!
Erin, is it possible to substitute the almonds? If so, do you recommend another nut? (Almond allergy)Thanks!
Hi Cricket! While I haven’t tried a swap myself, another reader has reported success with using walnuts instead. I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it!
DO THE ALMONDS HAVE TO BE RAW?
Hi Terrie! I’ve only tested the recipe with raw almonds, but you could experiment with toasted if you prefer. I’d recommend avoiding almonds with added salt to keep the dish from becoming too salty. I hope you enjoy it!