Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Tahini Garlic Cream
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.88 out of 5 stars
(41)
Ingredients
4 servings
- For the burger:
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 -1/3 cup oat flour, gluten free if desired
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic Tahini Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons warm water, to thin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For serving (optional and not included in nutrition):
- 4 sprouted/whole grain or gluten free buns
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Slices of red onion
- Tomato slices
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Preparation
Step 1
Mix flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl and place in the fridge for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Place a large pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once oil is hot, add in onion, garlic and carrot; saute for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften a bit.
Step 3
Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the spices: cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
Step 4
Using a food processor or high powered blender, blend black beans until well blended and just a few bean chunks remain.
Step 5
Transfer to the bowl with the veggies and then stir in the flax egg and the oat flour. Taste, adjust seasonings and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Step 6
Divide mixture into 4 patties. Put on a plate and cover with plastic wrap, place in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
Step 7
While the burgers are in the fridge firming up, make the garlic tahini sauce by mixing together the following in a small bowl: tahini, garlic, lemon juice, water and salt.
Step 8
After 30 minutes, place a large skillet pan over medium heat and generously spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the patties and cook 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Step 9
Place on buns with tomato, avocado, red onion and tahini sauce. Serve with sweet potato fries or a salad. Makes 4 burgers.
Step 10
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