Spicy and Saucy Vegan Bean Burger
Make this Spicy and Saucy Vegan Bean Burger to up your burger game! Packed with the hearty goodness of beans and walnuts, these patties are spiced to perfection and coated in a deliciously tangy and spicy sauce. Whether sauced up or not, this versatile burger will satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prepping for the week!
Ingredients
For the Burger Patty:
- 1 cup walnuts
- 220 g dry kidney or black beans soaked and cooked or 1 (15-ounce/425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon mushroom powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour or as needed
For the Saucy Coating:
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1- inch ginger chopped
- 3 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce such as Sriracha, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce or 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lightly greasing it or lining it with a silicone baking mat.
- In a skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for about 7-8 minutes until they become soft and golden brown. Once done, transfer the onions to a bowl and let them cool.
- In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are roughly chopped – you want them to retain some texture, so avoid over-processing. Add the cooked black beans, cooled onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, red chili powder, ground cumin, mushroom powder, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the ingredients are just combined, retaining a slightly chunky texture.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the flour gradually and mix until it forms a rough dough. If the mixture feels too sticky, add a little more flour. Lightly knead the dough with damp hands, then shape it into patties about 3/4-inch thick.
- Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes on each side or until the patties are firm in the center and crisp on the outside. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and continue cooking for about 20 seconds, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens further. Add the baked patties to the pan, gently flipping them to ensure they are evenly coated in the sauce. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Remove from heat once the patties are fully coated and the sauce has thickened.
- To serve, place the saucy patties on burger buns spread with vegan garlic mayo. Add lettuce, tomato slices, and onions as desired. Top with the remaining bun.
- Close the burgers and enjoy your spicy and saucy vegan bean burger!
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 555mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg
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