These black bean and mushroom patties are a healthy alternative to a typical greasy burger. Packed with flavor and nutrients, the patties are made with black beans, baby portobello mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and black rice. The gluten-free rolled oats and flax “egg” help to bind everything together, while the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Pimentón, and other spices add a depth of flavor that will leave taste buds begging for more. Top with preferred burger fixings, like shredded lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, and dill pickles, and condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayo.
Want to take it to the next level? Add some beet and fennel sauerkraut and vegan Gouda cheese for a truly epic burger experience. So, fire up the grill and get ready to indulge in these delicious and nutritious patties.
Savory Black Bean Mushroom Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, chopped
- ½ cup black rice, cooked according to label
- ½ cup sweet potato, grated
- ½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 flax egg, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds plus 3 tablespoons filtered water, left to sit 10 minutes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Pimentón
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place black beans in large bowl and mash with fork until soft with some texture. In food processor, place chopped mushrooms and black rice. Pulse a few times to combine but don’t overprocess. Add to black beans the chopped mushrooms, cooked black rice, sweet potato, gluten-free rolled oats, flax “egg,” minced garlic, Pimentón, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, black pepper, liquid smoke, and cumin powder. Stir well to combine so patties hold together like ground meat.
- Form mixture into 6 patties and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake patties for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking time, until they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside. To cook patties on the grill, prepare them in a grill skillet or flat top grill to ensure they keep their form.
- Toast hamburger buns and assemble burgers according to preference, with shredded lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, dill pickles, mustard, mayo, pesto sauce, and/ or ketchup. Add optional toppings, such as beets, fennel sauerkraut, and vegan Gouda cheese, if desired.
