Black Bean Walnut Burger (Vegan, Oil-Free!)
This Black Bean Walnut Burger is a flavor-packed delight! Nutritious and customizable, it's perfect for any meal!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 15 oz canned black beans drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup yellow onion diced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp tamari
- 1 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- whole grain buns (GF if desired)
- BBQ sauce for topping
- lettuce, onion, tomato and other toppings of choice
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast them for about 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 2: In a food processor, combine the toasted walnuts, rolled oats, black beans, diced onion, tomato paste, tamari, vegan Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Pulse until well combined but still textured.
- Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and form it into burger patties. You should make about 6 patties.
- Step 4: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the patties on it, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Step 5: Toast your buns, spread BBQ sauce on the bottom bun, add the burger patty, and top with lettuce, onion, tomato, and other toppings. Finish with the top bun and serve!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Notes
- Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months and thaw before baking.
- Reheat in the oven or skillet to keep the exterior crispy.