It has been alarmingly warm for February/March this week. Suspicions aside, warmer weather never fails to make me crave a good veggie burger. I set out to make a vegan black bean burger that actually held up on a grill pan, and alas! I succeeded. The corn meal and flax seeds did most of the work in the binding department, which the smoked paprika lent a deep and flavorful patty.
The beautiful thing about this recipe is that the beans and spices can be subbed to make a whole new burger! Chickpeas, red beans, adzuki beans, you name it! The black bean burger it’s self is also versatile and can be paired with a variety of toppings. I highly recommend guacamole and spicy sauerkraut with a vegan chipotle ranch. I also recommend using the Schar ciabatta buns (accidentally vegan). Schar is my favorite gluten free brand, and the Ciabatta buns are nice and airy but also crisp up well! Plus this recipe makes 4 patties and the pack contains 4 buns… so it’s basically a perfect match!
Ingredients
- 15 oz can black beans
- 1tbsp flax seeds
- 2.5 tbsp. warm water
- 2 tbsp. Tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Coriander
- 1/2 tsp. Smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fine corn meal
- 1/2 cup gf flour plus extra for dusting
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 pack Schar ciabatta buns
- Your favorite toppings and sides
Instructions
- Combine all ingredient into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until black beans are chopped but not obliterated – you still want some chunks
- Remove the blade from the food processor and stir the dough to ensure all of the ingredients are well combined
- Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper and flour it well
- Divide the dough into 4 to 5 balls. Take each ball in your hand and add 1 to 2 tsp. GF flour. Lightly knead the balls in your hand – do not mash them, you just want coat the outer layer
- Flatten each ball into a disk and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for at least 10 minutes prior to cooking – you may also choose to make them in advance and freeze them until needed.
- Fire up you grill or heat up your stove top grill pan to a medium heat. Place the burger on the cooking surface and cook 4 – 5 minutes on each side.
- Just before the burgers are finished, place the buns slice side down on the grill to get them a bit crispy. Remove and top and serve with all your cook out favorites!
Enjoy!
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