Description
These Grilled Black Bean Burgers are a hearty and flavorful vegetarian option packed with protein and fiber. Made with black beans, oats, onion, and garlic, these patties are grilled to perfection for a smoky, crispy exterior and tender interior. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (or quick oats)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 (14 oz) cans black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oats: Add the oats to a food processor and pulse until they reach a fine, sand-like texture. Transfer the ground oats to a large mixing bowl.
- Process the onion: Place the half onion in the food processor and mince until finely chopped. Transfer the minced onion to a clean towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to prevent sogginess. Return the drained onion to the food processor.
- Add remaining ingredients: To the food processor with onion, add the garlic clove, salt, drained black beans, and egg. Pulse the mixture until the beans are mostly broken down and the mixture is fairly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Combine and form patties: Transfer the bean mixture to the bowl with ground oats and fold together until fully combined and the mixture holds shape. Form into 6 even-sized patties, making sure they are sized to fit your burger buns as they will not shrink during cooking.
- Grill the burgers: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook the patties on the grill for about 6 minutes per side, approximately 12 minutes total, until you achieve nice grill marks and a crispy exterior. Alternatively, you can cook the patties on a skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- If you prefer a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax or chia egg.
- Make sure to press out excess water from the onion to avoid mushy patties.
- These patties hold their shape well and do not shrink, so size accordingly to your buns.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
