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Easiest Black Bean Burgers (Vegan Richa)

Easiest Black Bean Burgers, from the cookbook Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen, are delicious and fast to make. They are vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free with a spicy kick.

Don’t miss the giveaway after the recipe to win a copy of the book!

Easiest Black Bean Burgers from Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen served with french fries

You may be familiar with Richa Hingle from her amazing blog Vegan Richa or her first cookbook Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen.

Her recipes elevate classics to a whole new level with layers of flavor and spices.

Her new book Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen is going to be a staple in my house.

I haven’t bothered adding sticky notes to any pages because I want to try ALL the recipes!

Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle featuring Easiest Black Bean Burgers

Check out the ones that have caught my eye so far:

Black Pepper Cheesy Mac and Broccoli

Red Curry Soup with Lentils

Buffalo Chickpea Tacos

Bombay Potatoes and Peas

Richa’s Brownies

And you’ll definitely want to make the Easiest Black Bean Burgers from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen!

Richa isn’t kidding when she says they are easy to make.

All you do is combine the ingredients in your food processor, form them into patties, then cook them in a skillet or the oven.

And the ingredients are all basic ones your may already have on hand.

Easiest Black Bean Burgers from Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen with pickled jalapenos and chipotle powder

These burgers have a spicy kick, but if you don’t like too much heat, you can use less pickled jalapenos.

I like them topped with guacamole or Cashew Ranch Dressing and lettuce and tomatoes.

You could also add sliced red onion and cilantro.

I decided to bake the burgers instead of cooking them in a pan.

They turned out perfectly.

In addition, the leftovers reheated well and tasted great.

And they are very healthy and oil-free.

Close up of Easiest Black Bean Burgers from Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen

What are your favorite veggie burger toppings? Please let me know in the comments.

And don’t forget to enter the giveaway to win a copy of the cookbook!

Now let’s make Easiest Black Bean Burgers from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen!

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Easiest Black Bean Burgers (Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen)
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Easiest Black Bean Burgers

If you have never made burger patties, these are the ones you want to make first. With a simple list of ingredients—such as beans, walnuts, oats, and spices—you can kick-start your veggie burger adventure here. Serve with your favorite burger fixings. (From Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen copyright © 2017 by Richa Hingle. Used by permission Vegan Heritage Press.)

Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American, vegan
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 125 kcal
Author Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2-inch knob fresh ginger peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices
  • 1 can black beans (15-ounce or 1 1/2 cups) drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon ground flax seeds or chia seeds
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons dry breadcrumbs or flour (gluten-free if necessary)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the walnuts, oats, garlic, ginger, onion, and jalapeños and pulse a few times, until the walnuts and onions are evenly chopped, 5 to 10 seconds. Add the beans, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, pepper, and flax seed and process in 5-second intervals, until most of the beans break down. Do not puree—there should still be some whole beans for texture.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Cover the bowl and chill for 15 minutes. If the mixture is too wet, add the breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
  3. Divide the mixture into 7 to 8 equal portions. Shape into tightly packed patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (add oil if desired). Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the patties on a medium baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the burgers for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10 minutes, or until the burgers are golden.

Recipe Notes

If you make Easiest Black Bean Burgers, or any of the other recipes on the website, I would love to see your creations! 

Use the hashtag #veggiessavetheday on Instagram and tag Veggies Save The Day so I don’t miss seeing what’s cooking in your kitchen. In addition, you can post your photos on the Facebook page Veggies Save The Day. 

Nutrition Facts
Easiest Black Bean Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Potassium 234mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2.5%
Vitamin C 2.6%
Calcium 3.4%
Iron 9.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. I rarely make my own veggie burgers, but this looks so good that I need to give it a try. Plus, Richa has never done me wrong!

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  4. One of my favorite Vegan Richa recipes is the one bowl orange cake. It’s really lovely topped with a simple chocolate ganache.

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