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Grillable Black Bean Burgers (oil-free)

Hearty, meaty, smoky, BBQ grillable black bean burgers are easy to make and, vegan, oil-free and gluten-free optional.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 7 burgers
Calories 229kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup brown rice or quinoa cooked
  • 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs of choice sub oat flour
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce of choice
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Saute onions until soft
  • Blend pecans and all the spices in your blender or food processor until completely ground up and combined
  • In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mashed completely with a few black bean pieces left. Add cooked brown rice, pecan + spice blend, onions, BBQ sauce, and breadcrumbs. Mix together well until combined.
  • Form into patties - you will get about 7 burger patties.
  • I used an indoor grill but you can use an outdoor grill, or stove top. Cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until browned. See notes for grill vs. stove top method.
  • Serve on your favorite bun, sandwich bread, or eat plain! Add toppings like ketchup, mustard, pickles, vegan mayo, tomato, lettuce etc.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Stove top method: For oil-free method use a non-stick pan, or if you don't have a non-stick pan, spray with a little oil, and cook the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side until browned. Cook on medium heat.
Grill method: Grill on each side until browned and grill marks are left. For accuracy, use a meat thermometer and cook until internal temperature is 165 degrees F.