Not the same thing as comparing it to egg or cheese, which are animal by-products. The NYT, however, stays more European with its parsley and sage or thyme, plus tangy lemon juice and great quantities of garlic – undoubtedly delicious, but not quite, I decide after tasting the others, the burger I'm after here. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, spraying with a little more oil before you turn them. Tip the beans into a large bowl, then roughly crush with a potato masher. Felicity Cloake: Is this student staple cheesy Tex Mex junk or the perfect finger food? I love ketchup so the more the merrier, but you only need 2 Tablespoons. I served it on a bun with sliced grape tomatoes, red onion, and a chipotle cream sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Heat grill to high. Join the community on the 1st of every month as we tackle a new challenge recipe.Review Sally's Baking Challenge FAQ page if you have any questions. (If I’m going to eat savory, then I don’t want my food tasting sweet.) With great reviews from taste testers around the world, Im confident youll be satisfied with this veggie burger recipe! However, I had to alter the recipe because it included worcestershire sauce, which is not vegetarian. Excited to try ketchup and maybe mayo next time. Add the red pepper and fresh jalapeños and cook for a further 2 minutes. Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge. Hi, Before I try these, do you have any suggestions for a vegan substitute for feta cheese? Add the mashed beans, tomato puree, egg and breadcrumbs and mix well. I used gluten free bread crumbs to keep the burgers GF, but any bread crumbs are great. These were pretty good! These vegan black bean burgers … And not the kind you bring to school. You can use crushed crackers, almond flour, or even oat flour instead. Pack in a portion of your 5-a-day with our easy, freezable, recipes. Shape the black bean burgers however large or small you want, keeping in mind that the larger they are, the more unevenly they’ll cook. Or is there something else that I could sub so that the texture of the burgers remains the same? True to it’s title for sure!! While I'm not wild about the idea of mock meat, these are all foods that don't need to piggyback on any better-known meaty relatives to be worth cooking: they're all great recipes which just happen to be vegetarian, and I'd quite happily eat them instead of the so-called "real thing" any day. Thanks for any ideas. I love them. Sandwich together with the bun lids to serve. Or at least the best black bean burgers I’ve ever had. I’m Sally, a cookbook author, photographer, and blogger. Thank you so much. a 16 oz bag of dry beans will make 3-4 pounds of cooked beans. Ottolenghi dusts his burgers with flour, which gives them a nice crust, but Saveur's cornmeal is even better, giving the outer layer a grainy crunch I find utterly addictive – you can find cornmeal in Caribbean shops and some supermarkets, or polenta is more widely available in the UK. Or does this break down to being equivalent to the 2 cans of black beans? A black bean burger would simply be a patty made from beans if we didn’t add some pizazz. Mash with a fork or pulse the mixture, leaving some larger chunks of beans. I actually freaked out because I forgot to dry the beans off and the mixture was sooooo mushy. Top each with leaves, avocado, onion, a burger, another dollop of the lime yogurt and some salsa, then serve. Such a great recipe! Meanwhile, mash the potato and half the black beans until smooth, then add the broad beans and remaining black beans and mash roughly. We made these last night and it was our first attempt at making black bean burgers. I’ve made these burgers once and am now completely hooked. Hi there! Can I skip them? Spread each side of the burger buns with chipotle soured cream. Felicity Cloake: Eggy bread, pain perdu, poor knights of Windsor … whatever you call it, french toast makes a simple and delicious breakfast. I bought a 16 oz bag of dry black beans and am soaking tonight. First published on Thu 22 Aug 2013 05.00 EDT. These spicy veggie bean burgers are full of flavour and texture and a great meat-free option for barbecues. We made these last night and were very disappointed. I’ll also put some cayenne and chili pepper flakes. Cook the potato in boiling salted water until tender, then scoop out with a slotted spoon. Breadcrumbs. My assistant was visiting and we couldn’t believe their hearty texture, incredible flavor, and overall ease of preparation. It is wonderful with spicy mayo on it! If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. Hi Carissa, I use two 14-ounce cans for a total of 28 ounces. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion for 3 minutes. The sautéed garlic, onion, + pepper combo is a great start, but a little cumin, worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, feta cheese, and chili pepper turn black beans into the BEST black bean burger. Good Food Deal If you have a fine-mesh fish cage for the barbecue, then by all means stick these in, but, I'm afraid, due to the low fat content bean burgers will always be best fried. In addition, this burger turned out very dry for me. So filling, hearty, and the seasonings were perfect. I’m so disappointed. (See recipe note to make adjustments if necessary.) My goal is to give you the confidence and knowledge to cook and bake from scratch while providing quality recipes and plenty of pictures. You can bake or grill the burgers– instructions for both included in the printable recipe below. Hi Cesca, I’m thrilled you enjoy these burgers so much! Best thing I’ve eaten all week. Bean burgers are one of those meat-free dishes, like Glamorgan sausages or nut roasts, which suffer unfairly from comparison with what us omnivores like to term "the real thing".