A scrumptious, grill-worthy and nourishing vegan Bean and Oats Burger packed with all the goodness you can imagine from oats, two kinds of beans, and carrots. There are no added oils in this veggie burger patty and it's hefty and sturdy enough for your Memorial Day grill. Also a gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free recipe.
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Some of your favorite veggie burgers on this blog, and mine, are vegan bean and oats burgers. They are full of flavor and yet they are utterly healthy with carrots, oats and red beans and pinto beans. A veggie burger simply does not get any better than this.
This is a really easy burger to make and it's full of texture from the beans and oats, which makes it wonderful to bite into. It easily makes it to the griddle and back, and is sturdy enough to throw on a grill.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Delicious.
- Made with beans and oats and carrots--all foods that are good for you.
- Sturdy enough for the grill.
- Free of any added fats or nuts, so they're great if you're looking for a waist-friendly option.
- Tried and tested, over and over, by dozens of Holy Cow! readers, so you don't have to take my word for it.
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!!!
-Karla S.
Recipe card
Vegan Bean and Oats Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 large onion (finely minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne (use more or less based on your preference)
- 14 oz canned or cooked pinto beans (drained)
- 14 oz canned or cooked kidney beans (drained)
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats (I ran regular rolled oats in the food processor for a minute)
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or whole grain mustard)
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 2 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce. Leave out if soy-free and use more salt)
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray
For serving
- Whole wheat burger buns
- Baby spinach or other greens
- coleslaw
Instructions
- Heat a skillet and saute the onion and garlic with a tiny bit of salt (no oil) for a few minutes until translucent but not brown.
- Add the carrots, cayenne, 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, then shape the mixture into eight patties. You can make more, smaller patties, or fewer, larger ones. For the grill shape the patties thicker.
- 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 or you can char them on the grill.
Nutrition Information
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Bean and oats burger FAQs
You can use either. I have made this burger with both and it doesn't make a difference and you really can't beat canned beans for convenience. For the burgers you see in the photos this time I used canned pinto and red beans. The 14-oz cans yielded just over a cup of beans each after they were drained.
If starting with dry beans, use half a cup of red beans and a half a cup of pinto beans, soak them overnight, then cook them in enough water until really tender.
Yes and yes. If you want to make these with only pinto beans or only kidney beans that is fine. You can also use other kinds of beans--black beans would be great here.
You can store them in the refrigerator, after cooking them, for about a week. For longer storage I'd separate the burgers with parchment and store in the freezer in freezer-safe containers. To reheat, throw on a hot griddle or grill coated with cooking spray.
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Anonymous says
I made these burger the other night! OHHHH MY GOSH!!! They are fantastic! They don't fall apart and are soooo yummy!!!
Thanks for this great recipe!!!
Denise Corklin says
I made these this afternoon..and boy were they wonderful! Made quick work of shaping them using a large ice cream scoop and a large mason jar canning ring. Filled the ring and smashed the stuff down hard into the ring and they stayed together beautifully, just as you promised. I wanted thinner patties so then used my spatula to thin them out a bit. So tasty! You are amazing..and my new best source of fun recipes.
Vaishali says
Glad you like them, and thanks for your kind words!
Anonymous says
Making these right now and just discovered you have cumin listed twice. Was there another spice that you used in making yours or was this just a repeat of an ingredient?
Vaishali says
Anon, my mistake-- it was just a repeat. Thanks for pointing it out.
Anonymous says
tthey are so temting.my mother had just made it.(im only 9years old.loved them.arya
Vaishali says
Arya, thank you, and a big hug!
choclatehelps says
I cant believe it took me so long to find this site. I have been looking at all the same ol things day after day and really getting bored and missing all my Thai and Indian foods from days ago. THANK YOU so much for this beautiful site, all the pics are gorgeous and I know what Im in for when trying to make the recipe!!! Thanks again!
popbiscuit says
Hi..I have tried so many of your recipes now, but never posted a comment before.
Made this tonight and just had to stop by and say it was brilliant!
This is my go-to burger recipe from now on:)
3LittleMonkeys says
Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard. 🙂 Yum! I can't wait to make these.
saravixen says
I'm really gonna try this one, it looks great! I like reading from you, I haven't seen a recipe come by where I thought 'that's not something I would try/like'.
Vaishali says
Ms. S, you are so kind and so sweet. Thank you!
Ms.S says
Vaishali,
I start by closing my eyes and trying to decide which texture and taste I want for that day and then go to your blog for ideas:) I love being able to make non desi food beyond pasta and sandwhich-thanks for all the hard work.
Vaishali says
Amymylove, the measurements are for dry beans.
amymylove says
are the bean measurements for cooked or dried beans?
Deepti says
loved visiting ur lovely space...Nice to find such a great collection of vegan recipes....
Vaishali says
Divya, thanks!
Pavani, yes, this was perhaps the first recipe I tried where everything held together really beautifully.
Usha, Thanks.
T, I am sure it'd be great with black beans.
Manasi, you could always come down here...:)
Curry, Sanjeeta, Debra, Mahes, Thanks.
Richa, 🙂 I am surprising myself, given all that I've had on my plate this month.
Priya, Lisa, Karla, Harini-Jaya, Anthony, Peter: Thanks!
anthony stemke says
This is a fabulous recipe. Thank You.
Anonymous says
Good to see that beans and oats work well together. I must try something resembling your burgers.
Peter
harini-jaya says
sure is a keeper and I hope this doesn't get lost in my 'to-do' list..gorgeous pictures too..
Karla (Kinder Cuisine) says
Yum! These look fantastic - I will definitely be trying these out 🙂
Lisa is Raw on $10 a Day (or less!) says
Oh, this looks great. Thanks for the recipe. I just had rice and lentil burgers, but will definitely try these.
Priya says
Wow burger looks absolutely inviting and healthy..
Richa says
You are on a roll this month!.. Keep it coming!
HobbyAndMore
Mahes says
What a recipe! Healthy and looks so yummy.
Debra says
they look amazing!!
Blessings, Debra
Raw Vegan Diet
Sanjeeta kk says
Wow, Oats in burger....Vaishali you are really very innovative in developing healthy recipes!
Melissa Shelly says
Do you cook the oats first or use them dry?
Curry Leaf says
Excellent Burgers. I think I can use our choice of beans as well and I too will chose pinto and rajma mix. I love them. Very healthy Vaishali
Manasi says
GORGEOUS! and the pictures are darn good too!
Makes me want to grab one - two!
T says
I read that article too! These look fantastic, I would love to try them w/ black beans.
Usha says
These burgers look fabulous !
Pavani says
Those burgers look AWESOME. I have tried making veggie burgers and as you said they end up being crumbly. Yours looks absolutely mouthwatering. I'll have to try these real soon.
divya says
Mind-blowing gorgeous pics and healthy burgers...