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Classic Bean Burgers

These bean burgers provide a delicious and handheld vegetarian option, easy to grill or bake, making them perfect for quick meals, meal prep, or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Base
  • 1 cup red onion Finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic Peeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro Chopped
Nuts and Seeds
  • 1/2 cup almonds Raw, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds Raw, finely chopped
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili powder To taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil For the mixture
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
  • to taste fresh ground pepper
Binding Agent
  • 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs Helps absorb moisture
Main Ingredient
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans Drained and rinsed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a grill to medium heat.
  2. In a food processor, add the red onion and garlic and process until finely chopped.
  3. Add the almonds, sunflower seeds, cilantro, hot chili powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse 10 to 15 times until coarsely chopped.
  4. In a medium bowl, mash the drained pinto beans with a potato masher.
  5. Stir in the coarsely chopped mixture and add bread crumbs. Mix together with your hands and adjust salt to taste.
  6. Form the mixture into four patties.
Cooking
  1. Grill patties for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or bake at 450°F for 30 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes.

Notes

Serve patties on toasted buns or wrapped in lettuce. They store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze, place in a single layer until firm then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.