These oats & black bean burgers are the tastiest, easiest, and most satisfying midweek dinner ever. These vegan burger patties are perfect for meal prep.
Burgers are the ideal comfort food for a lot of folks. Comfort foods make us happy because they are delicious and filling. When we’re worried, we’re all craving a dish that takes us back to happier times, fond family memories, or emotional events. One of the best ways to reduce anxiety during stressful times at work or when faced with obstacles in life is to turn to a meal that brings us joy.
I believe the burger could satisfy our comfort food needs while being healthy. Easy customization is another plus of burgers! Anyone can create their own version of the ideal fantasy burger by mixing and matching toppings. As a result, we can all enjoy our happier, healthier, and customized meals.
These oat and black bean burgers are the perfect option if you’re looking for an easy vegan burger recipe! These patties hold their shape well and have the right texture, making them perfect for stovetop or grill cooking. You’ll also love how easy it is to make and personalize this recipe! The recipe calls for basic ingredients from your pantry, but feel free to try different flavors and additions, or just use what you already have.
Why You’ll Like These Oat & Black Bean Burgers?
I’m sure you’ll love these vegan oat & black beans burgers because they’re:
- Easy to make.
- Vegan
- Tasty
- Filling
- Healthy
- Crown pleasing
- Light on the wallet
- Perfect for meal prep
- Customizable
Are Oat And Black Bean Burger Patties Healthy?
Yes! Oats and black beans ⎯ the two main ingredients ⎯ are very nutritious.
You might be well aware that oats are a great source of protein and fiber (both soluble and insoluble). Antioxidants such as avenanthramides, which are absent from other cereal grains, are abundant in oats. These antioxidants improve heart health by reducing inflammation and relaxing arteries.
On the other hand, black beans are an affordable great source of protein that is rich in fiber and antioxidants that prevent disease. Several vitamins and minerals, including thiamine, iron, magnesium, and folate, are plentiful in black beans.
An adequate supply of protein and fiber in a balanced diet helps prevent you from overeating by keeping you full for longer and giving you more energy.
Ways To Customize This Recipe:
- Try other beans: You can swap black beans with chickpeas, red kidney beans, or pinto beans.
- Add vegetables: You can add boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, broccoli, or zucchini.
- Change the seasoning. You can change the spices or seasoning as you like. Try chipotle powder, taco spice, Cajun seasoning, or all-purpose seasoning.
How To Store Oat & Black Bean Burgers?
To store shape the burger patties mixture and line them on a greased baking sheet or tray. Put them in the freezer. Once hardened, store all the burger patties in freezer-safe zip-lock bags. When needed, cook them as directed in the recipe.
You can also store the cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat them in a skillet or oven until heated through before serving.
Oat & Black Bean Burgers
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Cast iron or non-stick is ideal
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 3 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional, for extra heat)
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the flax egg. In a small bowl, mix together the ground flaxseed meal and water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken and form a gel-like consistency. This will act as a binder for the burger patties.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed black beans. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the beans until they are mostly broken down but still have some texture.
- Combine the ingredients. Add the rolled oats, chopped onion, minced garlic, prepared flax egg, soy sauce or tamari, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together easily.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into burger patties of your desired size and thickness. If the mixture is too wet, you can add a little more oats to help bind it together.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the burger patties to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once the patties are cooked through and crispy on the outside, remove them from the skillet and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve these vegan oat and black bean burger patties on burger buns with your favorite toppings and condiments, such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, pickles, mustard, or vegan mayo.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning of the burger patties to suit your taste preferences. Feel free to add additional herbs, spices, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, you can refrigerate the burger patties for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking to help them hold their shape better.
- Leftover cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat them in a skillet or oven until heated through before serving.
