Black Bean Walnut Burgers
These black bean walnut burgers will be your new plant-based burger favorite! They're satisfyingly meaty with tons of flavor while staying gluten-free, dairy-free, and heart healthy!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves and pieces
- 1 - 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dehydrated onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons steak seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- burger buns, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and toppings as desired
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the walnuts and black beans with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Spread them in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- While the beans and walnuts cool, pulse the oats in a food processor until finely minced. Add the cooled black beans and walnuts and pulse until no large pieces remain.
- In the same bowl you used to toss the walnuts and beans, whisk together the remaining ingredients including the spices, salt, and pepper. Fold the black bean mixture into the wet ingredients until well-mixed.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into tight patties. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If grilling outdoors, clean and oil the grill grates really well. Grill the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side, until warmed through with grill marks.
- Assemble burgers on buns with desired sauces and toppings and serve.