Looking for a hearty meat-free burger that can satisfy even the appetites of meat eaters? Maybe you’re trying to cut down on your red meat but still crave a delicious burger? Have you tired of those frozen meat replacements that taste flat and rubbery? Want to have more control of your ingredients in your veggie burgers? Or maybe you’ve tried some different non-meat burger recipes, and they are soft and mushy… or dry and crumbly? Give my hearty bean & oat burgers a try!
These babies are FILLING! And if you use pinto, black beans, or red beans, they can give you that dark, meaty color as well! 😲
Serve it on a bun with your favorite toppings, and call it dinner! I like to make enough to last a few days, so we can enjoy them on the second (or third) day! These babies reheat (and freeze) well, and the guys absolutely LOVE when burgers are on the menu at our house!
Burger prep time!
First, let’s talk ingredients.
So, to make my hearty bean & oat burgers, you will need the following:
- cooked, drained dark beans (pinto, dark red, black beans, for example)… homemade beans are best, but you could use canned if you are in a pinch
- oats (I love to use oats as a binder in my burgers, as it works well to give the burgers a nice texture)
- onions
- bell peppers
- garlic
- olive oil (for the burger base as well as for frying)
- lime or lemon rind (optional but recommended)
- egg
- spices (salt, pepper, chili powder, ground turmeric, fresh oregano), but sub for your favorite spices as you prefer
We are also going to need a way to break all these down and get them mixed together. I use my food processor to do this job for me.
I like to serve my burgers on a bun, and these days, I’ve been loving this quick brioche bun recipe from Kristine’s Kitchen!
Want to make your own bean & oat burgers?
Check out my short video below to see how I make my hearty bean and oat burgers!
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Hearty Bean & Oat Burgers
Notes
Burger patty mixture is easiest to handle if chilled for several hours prior to cooking. This recipe makes 3 large burgers, so if your appetite is smaller, feel free to make them smaller!
Note that nutritional content assumes the bean & oat patty alone without the bun.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups red, black, or pinto beans (cooked and drained) (or 1 can, rinsed & drained)
- 3/4 cups oats
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (plus 2 teaspoons more for frying)
- 1 teaspoon lime or lemon rind (optional)
- 2 tablespoons diced sweet red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a large food processor, pulse oats.
- Add beans, garlic, onions, bell pepper, oregano, lime rind, salt, pepper, turmeric, chili powder, & egg.
- Pulse again a few times.
- Drizzle in olive oil while food processor is running.
- Scrape down sides of food processor and stir contents with spoon or silicone spatula.
- Process until mixture is combined.
- Transfer to sealed container and place in fridge to chill for an hour or more.
- After chill time, preheat skillet and add a little oil.
- Scoop out burger patty mixture into desired sized patties and place in skillet. You can shape and form the edges of patties in the skillet using a spatula.
- Cook until edges are slightly browned and burger is firm enough to flip and browned on the bottom.
- Flip and cook second side. Top with melty cheese if desired!
- Place on a bun and add your favorite burger toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Hearty Bean & Oat Burgers
Serves: 3
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Amount Per Serving: 3 large burgers
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 292 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 11.2g | 16.9% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.9g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0 | ||
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18.3% | |
| Sodium 235mg | 9.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.4g | 12.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 40% | |
| Sugars 1g | ||
| Protein 12.6g | ||
| Vitamin A 0 | Vitamin C 0 | |
| Calcium 60mg | Iron 3mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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