Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Oats
Description
Black beans, oats, sunflower seeds, and vegetables are blended up and pan-fried to create these vegan burgers.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups canned black beans, liquid reserved
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2 cups rolled oats, or more as needed
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2 cups raw sunflower seed kernels
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1 (16 ounce) package white mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 white onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons salt, or more to taste
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2 tablespoons ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons onion powder
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2 tablespoons garlic powder
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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vegetable oil as needed
Directions
1
Process black beans in a food processor or blender with just enough of the reserved can liquid to get the processor going. Place into a large bowl.
2
Blend oats in the food processor until they become oat flour; add to the large bowl. Blend sunflower seeds until finely ground; add to the bowl. Blend mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion in batches in a food processor and add to oat mixture. Mix in parsley, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin thoroughly using your hands or a rubber spatula, adding more processed oats if needed to hold shape.
3
Roll mixture into 15 tight balls, flatten, and cup the sides to ensure the patties do not have cracks. Place on wax or parchment paper.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), or over medium heat. Place patties carefully into the hot oil using your hands or a spatula, working in batches. Cook until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove and place onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, about 2 minutes. Repeat with more oil until all burgers are cooked.