Best Ever Vegan Burger (Printer-Friendly)
A flavorful vegan burger featuring black beans, nuts, oats, and warm spices for a tender, crispy bite.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Burger Base
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1 large red bell pepper, cored and roughly chopped
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½ small red onion, roughly chopped
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½ cup raw almonds
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¼ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
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¼ cup hemp seed hearts
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2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal or chia seeds
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2 cloves garlic
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
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¾ teaspoon chili powder
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¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if required)
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2 tablespoons water
→ Serving
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Whole-grain or gluten-free burger buns
→ Optional Toppings
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Sliced tomatoes
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Fresh arugula or lettuce
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Sliced avocado
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Red onions
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Dairy-free yogurt or mustard
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pulse chopped red bell pepper and onion in a food processor until finely minced. Transfer to a large bowl.
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In the food processor, blend almonds, pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts, flaxseed meal, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika until coarse and aromatic. Add to the bowl with vegetables.
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Pulse black beans, rolled oats, and water in the processor until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining for texture. Add to the bowl and combine all ingredients thoroughly until mixture is thick enough to shape.
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Scoop ⅓ cup portions of the mixture and shape into patties approximately 1 inch thick.
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Arrange patties on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until the exterior is crisp and the patties are heated through.
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Serve patties on toasted buns with preferred toppings such as sliced tomatoes, arugula, avocado, red onions, dairy-free yogurt, or mustard.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Use gluten-free oats and buns to ensure the dish is gluten-free. Slightly underbake for a softer patty or bake longer for extra crispness.