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Do you want to try making your own veggie burgers at home? We got you. 

We created this delicious DIY black bean veggie burger recipe that will hit the spot. Everything can be done in 5 easy steps. Watch the video below to get started.

Black beans serve as the base of this veggie burger.  Beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber to help keep our digestive tracts running smoothly.  They are also a great source of plant-based protein.  To top it all off, beans are a good source of iron.  Iron helps to carry oxygen and nutrients to our blood cells, which help keep our cells healthy. 

To make these, you’ll need to start by combining black beans, chopped onions, chopped red pepper, panko bread crumbs, garlic, ketchup, whole-wheat flour, olive oil, and a dash of cayenne in a food processor or blender.  Pulse it a couple of times to make sure it is all mixed well to develop a smooth consistency.  If you are having trouble blending the mixture, add some water, stir the mixture with a spoon, and then continue pulsing. Once you are done blending, scoop the mixture into a bowl.  Form 4-5 patties with your hands and sprinkle each side with extra breadcrumbs.  Bake at 450F for 15 minutes or until crisp and brown.

Veggie burgers are a great idea to make the patties ahead of time and store them in the freezer! They are perfect for those busy days without sacrificing healthy eating.  Have you ever made your own veggie burgers? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Total Time

40 mins

 

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 cup of black beans
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped red bell peppers
• 1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of ketchup
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
2. Pulse a few times to mix well. (If the your machine is not blending well, add a few spoons of water and continuously stir the mixture with a spoon while the blender/food processor is off to get a consistent texture. Then continue pulsing)
3. After you get a consistent texture, scoop out the mixture into a bowl.
4. Form 4-5 patties with your hands. Sprinkle each side with some extra breadcrumbs for sturdiness. If you plan on eating them up right away, lightly oil a baking sheet and
5. bake for 15 minutes on each side at 450F or until crisp and brown.
6. If you plan on storing them, you can either wrap each patty individually in plastic, or you can line each one with wax paper, and then stack them in a container. Then they can go right into the freezer! Whenever you’re ready, just de-frost and bake them.

Beans, beans, and more beans.  This recipe is loaded with kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas.  Beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber to help keep our digestive tracts running smoothly.  They are also a great source of plant-based protein.  To top it all off, beans are a phenomenal source of iron.  Iron helps to carry oxygen and nutrients to our blood cells, which help keep our cells healthy.  The plethora of veggies in this chili are also rich in fiber as well as a number of vitamins and minerals to help keep our bodies functioning properly.  

This is one of our longer recipes, so get ready to do some cooking and chopping.  Start off by heating olive oil over medium heat and sautéing your chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, garlic, carrots, and zucchini.  Cook this up until it begins to smell divine.  In a large pot, mix tomatoes and beans. Add your sautéd mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally and add some salt and pepper to taste. Top this baby off with plenty of hearty cheese and enjoy! Pair this with a hearty grain for a well balanced meal like rice, quinoa, or a whole wheat roll.  Allow the aroma of this hearty chili to fill the entire house.  How does this sound to warm up to during those crisp fall football games or for just a homey, comfortable meal.