A Quick & Easy Bean Burger Recipe -- Made with only a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Both gluten-free and vegan, and easily customizable.
Hello my little spring chickens!
I guess Mother Nature pulled (another) fast one on us, since the first day of Spring was filled with sunshine instead of the snow they predicted...until tomorrow. Now if we could just get around to some warmer temps that be grrrreeeat.
But here we are, with most of March behind us and this month's Recipe Redux upon us!
Here's what was in store for this month:
7-Ingredient (Or Less) Recipes
It’s Income Tax Season, so our brains could use some easy arithmetic; as in seven-ingredient-or-less recipes. Show us the healthy, no-brainer dish you fix for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Think beyond smoothies or drinks, please.
This theme is my middle name, and just about the entire philosophy behind this little blog of mine. And any and every recipe I even begin to attempt making. Not gunna lie, if a recipe's ingredient list starts to even remotely resemble the ending credits of a movie, it's gots to go. The tribe has spoken.
I like my recipes just how I like my men...quick, easy, and cheap.
...wait that's not right. Let's just stick to the food from now on.
You should know by now I don't fool around when it comes to quick and easy foods, especially after last week's quick & easy salmon patty recipe. The less time that comes between food and my face the better.
I used to make these bean burgers as much as I make my salmon patties back when I was a vegetarian after getting the inspiration from Kath Eats. All you really need to make these is a can of beans, flour, and a little bit of hulk-smash elbow grease.
But of course, I had to go and make things EPIC. Lezbehonest, I won't be breaking the food-ternet with a can of smushed beans.
No, but throw some #yolkporn on something and people lose their damn minds.
Myself included. No shame in my yolk porn fangirling game. I'd throw my bra for a perfectly poached egg any day, any time.
Did I just admit that to the entire world wide web? This is why I should just get food into my mouth as fast as possible.
Quick & Easy Bean Burger Recipe
- Yield: 3 burgers 1x
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (or bean of choice), rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons oat flour*
- 1 teaspoon water
- ¼ cup frozen corn (optional)
- seasoning (garlic, chili powder, cumin, etc)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat skillet with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, mash beans with fork.
- Add in flour, and seasonings. Mix well.
- Stir in corn if using.
- Form into three patties, and add to skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until browned.
- Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
Notes
*Grind 2 tablespoons of oats, or use preferred flour.
- Category: burger, entree, main dish, vegetarian
Like I said, this recipe is pretty versitle and customizable. Don't like cumin? Don't add it. Like curry? Put that in instead. Want greens instead of corn? Put whatever veggie you please all up in there.
You can use most any kind of bean you like for this recipe, but I've found that the bigger and starchier the bean is the better. I've had the best results with black and kidney beans.
And if you want to take things to epic proportions, top that thang with avocado and a dippy egg nestled in a pretzel bun. Kim Kardashian ain't got nothin' on this.
And my favorite part about a food photo shoot? Taking a Guy Fieri-esque bite out of this beast to signal that's a wrap. My yolky ketchup face said it all.
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Make it a great day!
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Debbie Rodrigues
How can it get more delicious than that? I loved it! I'm surely pinning it for later.
As a Brazilian, anything and everything with black beans rules!
Thanks for sharing it.
Emily Cooper
Thanks so much Debbie! Hope you enjoy!
Carla
(((Sharing))) but had to stop by and say my 10-year-old is addicted to black beans and this is perfect!
Emily Cooper
So glad to hear that Carla! A lot of the kids I teach in my nutrition classes are hard to convince on the beans.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
I am always looking for a good veggie burger, but I find most recipes overwhelming. This I might be able to handle. Also, the line about quick, easy, and cheap...I'm so there with you. Regarding food. Not men. I promise.
Emily Cooper
Haha, glad we can agree on that!
Amy @ Happy Healthy RD
Eggs on burgers....always a good idea. 🙂 I'm bummed when I see that most bean burger recipes are a mile long...can't wait to try this one out!
Emily Cooper
You and me both! Hence why this bean burger baby was born. 😀
Beverley @ Born to Sweat
haha, you're right - yolkporn changes EVERYTHING.
Although I would have been completely fine with only the bean burger! It looks delicious! Also that bun is like a pretzal/bun cross and is amazing
Emily Cooper
Thanks Beverly! The pretzel bun was just as amazing as it looks. 🙂
Serena
Now THESE will solve 'what's for dinner'! So simple I can remember the recipe by heart! Yay...thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Love it! Veggie burgers save my life!
Erin Marie Sills
This looks amazing! I will be making these soon!
Rosey Rebecca
Um. Yes. Pinning and making ASAP. Yolk porn and all.
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers
Oh my goodness, that burger looks ah-mazing. Can you seriously swing by my place and whip it up for me for lunch?!
Emily Cooper
I'll be right over! Hope you like them medium-rare 😉 Haha!
caroline
Wow, these look great and so easy. My black bean burgers have about 12 ingredients in them - I'm going to try these ones instead!
Emily Cooper
Thanks Caroline! Let me know what you think if you give them a try!
Casey
I tried this and it was great! Nothing super exciting but a very good super easy go to recipe for those nights when I don't want to put much effort or time in. Thank you so much!
★★★★★
Emily Cooper
Thank YOU Casey! Glad they came in handy for you as much as they do for me! 😀
Jennifer
I have been looking for an easy black bean recipe, just tried this tonight. It was a little dry but I didn't add the corn (just because I didn't want to add more calories) and all I had was a gluten free flour & I used dry beans that I cooked. It was good tho. I need to get the oat flour because that will help lock in some moisture. I don't like to cook but my mom has cancer & im trying to get healthy so im trying to "prep" to put in freezer for me and her. So glad I found this recipe. Thank you!
★★★★★
Pamela
Do these freeze well?
Emily Cooper
They do!
Dave@ExerciseN
An amazing recipe with amazing set of visuals. This is just priceless!
Cara
What seasonings do you prefer and how much of each? Just curious since yours looks so good! 🙂
Emily Cooper
Thanks Cara! I usually add chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes for some spice! Hope you enjoy. 😀
Cara
Thank you! 🙂
Brittany
Yummy, easy to make, but mine didn't stick together 🙁 will try again!
★★★
Emily Cooper
Oh no! Were they too dry or too wet?
GiGi Eats
Quick and Easy are two words that bring MUSIC to my ears! 😉 I have to share this recipe with a newly vegan friend of mine! She will totally love it!
★★★★★
Abbey Sharp
This burger looks amazing! Love using black beans and also digging that yolk action
★★★★★
Kelly
I don't think anyone would miss the meat from this burger. Looks delish!
Deborah Brooks
Well those sure are quick and easy! I love to make my own veggie burgers
Angela
Yum! This looks so amazing!! I always buy pre-made ones, but will have to give this a try!!
Rebecca
ohhh thanks for sharing! I keep thinking about making a black bean burger, and you've caught my attention with this easy burger recipe. looks delish too!
★★★★★
Mikki
Ha ha! Love your comment about how you like your men and burgers! LOL!
These look so delicious!
Carrie A Groff
I have never had an egg on my burger but they always look so good! I love hot sauce, blue cheese crumbles & bacon on my burger! Oh and avocado!
Olivia
Hi, how much of each of the seasonings should be used? tablespoon? teaspoon?
Emily Cooper
I would start with 1/2 teaspoon for each, but you can add more if you like a stronger flavor.
Valerie
Made these for the first time today and my 3 year old LOVES them!! Thanks for a simple and tasty recipe!
Annalyse Paulsen
SO good!! Usually very untrusting of homemade veggie burgers, but these turned out awesome! I grilled them and they were soo good. Corn is a must, I also added broccoli.
Emily Cooper
Aww yay - so happy to hear it! Love the broccoli addition, too! 😀
Lisa
I love this recipe! It's so easy & quick! I used a potato masher for the black beans. I didn't have oat flour, so I used all-purpose. I think next time I'll add diced onion, minced garlic, & diced bell pepper to the bean mixture. : )
★★★★★
Emily Cooper
Love to hear it Lisa, thanks so much for sharing! Love the additional ingredient ideas, too. 🙂