Mushroom and black bean burgers
Vegan burgers made with a base of mushrooms, veggies, black beans and breadcrumbs. Perfect for your summer BBQ.
Author: Liz Hughes at ourlizzy.com
(Prep time includes 30 minutes of chilling.)
- 1 tin black beans (or kidney beans)
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 100g mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 100g breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp chilli or paprika
- 2 tbsp gram flour (chickpea flour)
- handful of fresh herbs (optional)
- 1 tsp sunflower seeds (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt or 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1-2 tbsp of olive oil or vegetable oil
- Drain and rinse the beans under running water and drain in a colander.
- Heat the oil in a pan. Sauté the onion and mushrooms, add the garlic and carrot and cook until lightly browned. Sprinkle with smoked chilli/paprika. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until the mixture comes together. Do not overblend.
- Shape the mixture into burgers and place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. This mixture should make 6 burgers.
- Place on a lined baking tray, brush with oil and bake in the over for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Serve in a bun with salad and toppings of your choice.
- Serve with salad and chips.
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