To stick with my theme of cheap vegan eats, I've decided to feature a recipe for a homemade veggie burger using black beans as the base.
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By making your own burgers, you can stretch your dollar pretty far and you can completely control the flavor. For black bean veggie burgers, the only real requirement is, well, black beans. (By the way, bean-based burgers are a great alternative for people who have a soy allergy.) After mashing the beans, you can throw in just about any spices and veggies you like to create a tasty mix for your patty. I highly recommend trying these with the onion rings that I featured a couple of days ago. Enjoy!
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, minced
2 cups black beans
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. cumin
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup flour
•In a saucepan over medium heat, in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, sauté the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
•In a mixing bowl, mash the black beans, then add the sautéed vegetables, corn, and bread crumbs and mix well. Season with cumin, cilantro, and salt and mix again.
•Shape into 6 patties, then coat each in flour.
•Place a pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Cook each patty for about 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
Makes 6 small patties
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Comments ( 9 )
Nothing beats a good burger. Thanks for the recipe. It looks great.
Posted by bex | October 26, 2008 11:36 PM
Posted on October 26, 2008 23:36
I didn't realize that these were so easy to make! I'm going to the supermarket tonight and this will be on my mind. Do they freeze well?
Posted by Healthy Vegan Diet Fast Food Meal Menu | October 27, 2008 2:31 PM
Posted on October 27, 2008 14:31
Best burgers I've made in a long time. Thanks
Posted by familyman | October 29, 2008 5:50 PM
Posted on October 29, 2008 17:50
I can't wait to try this. I'd love to make several of these in advance and freeze them. Do you think they freeze well?
Posted by Jaclyn | October 29, 2008 5:56 PM
Posted on October 29, 2008 17:56
can you freeze these?
Posted by Mike | October 31, 2008 5:09 PM
Posted on October 31, 2008 17:09
Thank you for this recipe. The burgers were delicious.
Posted by Donnie | November 3, 2008 12:24 PM
Posted on November 3, 2008 12:24
This is a great idea. I am trying to lose weight and this is a great idea for cutting calories but saying satisfied.
Posted by Sue | November 5, 2008 4:56 PM
Posted on November 5, 2008 16:56
I made these and they were delicious. I've already bought the ingredients to make them again.
Yes, you can freeze them in a sealed container and they should be fine.
Posted by Vegan Diet Healthy Meal Menu | November 7, 2008 7:38 PM
Posted on November 7, 2008 19:38
VEGGIE BURGERS WERE AWESOME.
Posted by DIANA | November 9, 2008 11:14 AM
Posted on November 9, 2008 11:14