Refried Bean Burger
This quick and easy refried bean burger is made with canned refried beans making it convenient to make on a weeknight meal. These are moist, delicious and 100% vegan.
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Ingredients
- 1 tsp Oil + more for cooking the burgers
- 1 Small Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger + garlic paste (or use 1tsp each of finely chopped ginger and garlic)
- 16 oz. Can of vegan Refried Beans
- ½ cup Besan (Chickpea flour)
- ¼ cup Wholewheat bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Oat flour*
- 1 tsp Chole or Garam Masala (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tsp Red chili powder
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saute pan; add the onions and cook until lightly browned around the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Add ginger + garlic paste and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the refried beans, chickpea flour, oat flour,bread crumbs, chole masala, red chili powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add the onion mixture and mix well to form a mixture that holds together when squeezed. If the mixture is too wet, add more oat flour or bread crumbs to absorb the moisture.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal size patties, about ⅓ cup each.
- Heat 2tbsp oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat, gently place the burgers and cook them undisturbed for about 3~4 minutes lightly browned on the bottom. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown crust forms on both the sides.
- Enjoy on your favorite bun with your favorite burger accouterments.
Notes
- Vegan refried beans – lard is a common ingredient in refried beans. So make sure to check that the can says either ‘vegan’ or ‘vegetarian’. Also check the ingredients to make sure there is no lard.
- Chickpea flour – acts as the binding agent in this recipe. Also adds a double dose of protein to these burgers.
- Oat flour – there is no need to buy this. Simply blend rolled or steel cut oats until they turn into a powder. Or use quick cooking oats – no need to grind these.
- Bread Crumbs – I’ve tried both whole wheat and regular ones and both work. Use what you have in your pantry.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal
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