A scrumptious and grill-worthy vegan Bean and Oats Burger that is packed with flavor and nutrition. Gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free vegan veggie burger recipe.
The New York Times’ food section last week ran a story on the rising popularity (and quality) of veggie burgers in local restaurants and the half-page picture of a sesame seed bun cradling a patty, tomatoes, and lots of lettuce really got my juices flowing.
But the article didn’t offer any recipes, and I really can’t afford to jet to New York to taste one of these magical burgers. So I took the regular person’s way out of a craving: I made my own veggie burger. A vegan Bean and Oats Burger.
I’ve tried my hand at making vegan burgers before from various recipes and I’ve tried making my own, but I’ve never been completely successful in coming up with one that holds well together AND tastes great. This time I was lucky. This Vegan Bean and Oats Burger is terribly healthy with oats, of course, and two kinds of beans — red kidney beans and pinto beans — and carrots, among other goodies.
The veggie burger was absolutely delicious and the best part is that it was really easy to make. It was sturdy enough to go into a bun and hold its own, and it stayed together beautifully on the griddle– the place where many patties usually fall apart.
The only thing missing, I thought, was the chewiness that would help satisfy a meat-eater’s texture-cravings, but the next time I might try adding a tiny bit of TVP or even a chewy grain like bulgur to make up for that.
I know my recent posts have been rather short, and that’s because I’ve been juggling too many things. But I like chatting with you more than you perhaps like listening to me, and for my own sake I hope to return to my usual self sometime in the not too distant future.
Meanwhile, enjoy this scrumptious, grill-worthy veggie burger: my Vegan Bean and Oats Burger.
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More grill-worthy vegan veggie burgers:
Spicy Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Black Bean and Black Rice Burger
Quinoa and Bean Burger
Beet Burger with Chipotle Cashew Hummus
Sprouted Mung Bean Burger with Mint Cilantro Chutney
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Vegan Bean and Oat Burger Recipe:
Vegan Bean and Oats Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp tamari (can use soy sauce instead)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats (I had regular rolled oats which I ran in the food processor for a minute)
- 1/2 cup dry pinto beans
- 1/2 cup dry red or black beans
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Soak for a few hours and then cook the pinto and red beans until tender.
- Heat a skillet and saute the onion and garlic with a tiny bit of salt for a few minutes until translucent but not brown.
- Add the carrot, chili powder, and cumin and cook a couple minutes or until carrot is tender. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- Mash the beans in a large bowl. Add the carrot mixture, mustard, ketchup, tamari and oats.
- Mix well and then shape the mixture into eight patties.
- Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet and coat with cooking spray.
- Cook patties over medium heat for four to five minutes on each side, or until golden brown. I like mine a little charred for extra flavor.
Nutrition
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If adding some TVP, about how much would you add?
I had saved this recipe a long time ago, but didn’t get to try it until now. It turned out beautifully! Thanks Vaishali. 💕
So happy you liked it!
I just made the Vegan Bean and Oats Burgers and they were fantastic! I highly recommend them to everyone. From this recipe, I know you have great taste, so I will be checking our your other recipes for sure.
I just made your Oat and Bean burgers and I am delighted with them!!! They are so delicious on a sesame bun with spicy brown mustard, ketchup and dill pickles. Thank you!!!
I am new to the Vegan lifestyle and don’t ever want to go back to eating meat (although it can be challenging when one is surrounded by disapproving meat-eaters). The “oats” were what made me want to try this recipe. I was getting a little weary of seeing so many recipes with sweet potatoes/yams, even though I really like them. Now I know where to look for my future recipes. Thanks again for the awesome burger recipe!
I just made these for the Memorial Day weekend, and boy, are they good! We are going to love grilling these. Thank YOU!
I am so glad I found this site. I have been making these burgers for a few weeks now and they are totally awesome! My husband gives them 2 thumbs up. The only modification I made is I only use pinto beans. The portions are spot on. They make good size burgers. I form them into patties and put each one on wax paper and stack them and put them in the freezer. What a lifesaver when I am too tired to cook something during the week. I recommend this recipe highly. Thank you so much!
Very tasty! Made these over the weekend and they came out very well. Good flavour but they do fall apart pretty easily on a bun. Was expecting that though as most veggie burgers do the same.
Do you think these would freeze ok?
Yes!
Hello Vaishali,
Hope you are having a nice weekend.
This recipe sounds great and I would like to try it. I was wondering though, could these be made on a cuisinart Belgian waffle and pancake maker without using oil?
Is oil important to the final flavour or texture of the burger?
Hello,
I’m French, i sometimes come on your blog for a visit ! I tried this recipe for breakfast, i only replaced pinto beans by cheakpeas and added one egg.
It was delicious!
Thanks for your good ideas!
Sylvie
I have now made these many times and they are the best veggie burgers I have ever tried. I use a mix of black beans and pinto beans. I have also substituted the seasoning and just used 100% Cajun – yummy.. My husband (a heavy meat eater also loves them). I make double recipe and freeze them and they fry up perfectly in a light coating of oil.
Vaishali
I mad these today but substituted one can of red beans and added about a teaspoon of garlic. When working with the batter I used about a half cup of whole wheat flour and cooked up ten small sliders! They are delicious! Tom Farrell
Added cheakpeas with oats andd beans. It was great twist. Very nice and tasty recipe. Try it you won’t be disappointed. Thank you for recipe
Dear Vishali Honawar–Namaste! I am looking forward to trying your recipe. Looks really yummy! I love that the mix makes 8 burgers, but I would need to freeze the uncooked burgers. Can I do this? Or should I cook all and freeze the ones we can’t eat? Bless you! Smriti D.
Wow! These are great! I make all kinds of bean burgers, but my go to is a black bean…Not anymore!! My family loves this burger! And, easy to make! Thank you!!!
These Burgers came out perfect,i cannot thank you enough!