Refried Bean Burger
Here’s one more recipe for the road! I know A LOT of homemade veggie burger recipes don’t hit their mark, but this one will. You don’t have to worry about it falling apart either when you’re making it in the pan or when you’re eating it.I’ll teach you this refried bean burger recipe to make it spicy, full of flavor, and one of the most popular ones to hit kitchens – vegans love it more than anyone else!So, if you want to try a moist and delicious meal that can be made in less than an hour, read the instructions below!
Equipment
- Pan
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 finely chopped small red onion
- 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste or 1tsp each of chopped ginger and garlic
- 16 oz can of vegan refried beans
- ½ cup besan (chickpea flour)
- ¼ cup wholewheat breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup flour (oat)
- 1 tsp homemade or store-bought chole or garam masala (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a sauté pan, then add the onions and cook until edges are lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add your ginger and garlic paste, then cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and set the pan aside to cool a bit.
- Mix the refried beans, chickpea flour, oat flour, breadcrumbs, chole masala, red chili powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the onion mixture and mix to form a moldable mixture. Add more oat flour or breadcrumbs to absorb moisture if the mixture is too wet.
- Divide the mixture into 6 even-sized patties, about ⅓ cup each.
- In a pan (non-stick), heat 2 tbsp of oil on medium heat, gently place, and cook burgers undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom. Do this for the other side until a golden brown crust forms on both sides.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition (Per Serving):
Fat: 5-15g | Protein: 10-15g | Carbohydrates: 20-30g | Fiber: 5-10g