Homemade veggie burgers are the BEST! These vegan black bean burgers are gluten-free and full of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Calling all veggie burger fans!
With so many veggie burgers on the market these days (which I’m so excited about I might add), sometimes your girl is just craving an OG vegan black bean burger.
That’s where this recipe comes to play. Not only is it so easy to make, but it’s not full of fillers like most store-bought burgers.
This recipe calls for cassava flour which is a gluten-free flour. All-Purpose flour or even breadcrumbs will do the trick! It’s a super easy and forgiving recipe; meaning you can customize it to your liking!
Ingredients for vegan black bean burgers
- Onions
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Cassava flour
- Black beans
- Cilantro
- Flax meal
- Worcestershire sauce (I use this brand as it is vegan)
How to make vegan black bean burgers
Start by sauteeing the onions in some olive oil. Once they are nice and soft, add garlic and seasonings.
I find that cooking the onions with the seasonings beforehand really enhances the overall flavor of this veggie burger recipe.
Add cooked onions with the remaining ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Tip: If you do not own a food processor, you can mash with a potato masher. The burger texture will be slightly chunkier.
The results should look like the photo above. If the mixture is too dry (I find GF flour tends to suck up moisture more) add some water 1 Tablespoon at a time. The texture should be soft and form into a patty easily.
Baking vs Sauteing veggie burgers
There are pros and cons to both methods. For this recipe, I tested both and sauteeing the veggie burgers came out far superior. I found the burgers were too dry when I baked them and the extra oil from sauteeing the veggie burgers really added to the outcome.
If you are looking for a healthier method with less oil, you can bake them. I would recommend adding more water so they do not dry out.
Are black bean burgers healthy?
With so many veggie burgers on the market, it’s hard to claim that all veggie burgers are healthy. A lot of them are filled with processed ingredients making them something you probably want to eat on occasion or in a pinch.
This recipe is healthy because it uses real ingredients and the swap from all-purpose flour to GF flour is a healthier option.
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Vegan and GF Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup cassava flour
- 1 14.5-ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoon ground flax seed
Tools:
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Set aside the pan. You'll be using this to cook the veggie burgers!
- Add onion mixture to the food processor. Add cassava flour, black beans, cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, and flax meal. Pulse until combined.
- Remove the food processor lid and scrape sides with a rubber spatula. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 Tablespoon of water and pulse to combine.
- Form patties. Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Add veggie burgers and cook 1-2 minutes on both sides.
- Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo!)
Video
Notes
- Instead of cassava flour, you can substitute with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
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I’ve been having more veggie burgers lately, now it is time to make my own with this tasty recipe! Love black beans so this is perfect.
Thanks so much, David!
Those look really good. I’ve never thought about making my own veggie burgers before. It seems pretty straightforward.
So easy to make!
Yes please! I love a killer veggie burger and black beans are some of my favorite things to add to them. I’ve not worked much with cassava flour but I’m definitely looking forward to it. Thank you so much for sharing!
What a great looking veggie burger! It looks like it has a great texture and moisture level.
Thanks, Bernice 🙂
My kids loved these black bean burgers! Thanks so much for a quick and easy recipe!
Your veggie burger looks amazing! We love making them too, but most of the time they crumble and don’t hold their shape (although still good!). Yours seems perfect and we like all the ingredients!
Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy!
I love black bean burgers but have never made at home. Thanks for the recipe.
These burgers are delicious. My kids favorite burger is black bean and oats burger. Next time I will make these burger. Your pictures and videos are awesome. Thank you 😊
Thanks so much I hope you enjoy!
These were really simple and came together perfectly!
Thanks so much!
It’s hard to beat a good veggie burger and this one looks particularly amazing! I especially love that it’s made with black beans. Can’t wait to give it a try!
Is it possible to use coconut flour or almond flour in this recipe?
Yes, I haven’t tested it but either should work fine! If you find that the texture is too dry, you can always add a little bit of water.
Hi!! Wanting to try these burgers. Are they able to be grilled? Also can I freeze these? Thanks!!
I’ve never tried grilling them so I’m unsure about that, but yes, definitely freezable!
These look great! Would you freeze the uncooked burger or should you fry them first then freeze?
Thanks!
You can freeze the uncooked burger!
Your recommended brand of Worcestershire sauce is not 100% Gluten Free. Just so you know.