Looking for a healthy vegan burger without processed ingredients? These hearty and and flavorful Vegan Black Bean Burgers are packed with plant based protein, healthy fats, fiber, potassium, iron, and fiber making them a satisfying alternative to store-bought veggie burgers. With simple whole-foods ingredients and without added oil, this homemade veggie burger is ideal for freezer-friendly meal prep or a weeknight family meal.

Whether you’re fully plant-based or just exploring healthier burger options, I’m glad you’re here! I hope you enjoy this plant based burger as much as I do!

Why You'll Love This Vegan Burger

Healthy & Wholesome: Made with whole plant foods and inspired by Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen, this veggie burger is loaded with nutrition and plant based goodness with tons of flavor!
Meal Prep & Freezer Friendly: Vegan burgers make excellent meal prep recipes because they are often freezer-friendly and reheat in one minute. Make a batch of burgers for a week of simple dinners or save them for times when you just don’t have time to cook.
Oil-free and Gluten-free: These veggie burgers fit the “whole foods plant based” lifestyle and are made without gluten.
Beginner Friendly & Easy: This burger recipe is made with easy to find ingredients and basic cooking equipment. Whether you are new to plant based cooking or just want a simple healthy meal, this black bean burger is a great place to start.

Equipment Needed

Cutting board
Chopping knife
Food processor
Measuring cups and spoons
Small pot (~1.5-2 qt)
Baking sheet
Silicone baking mats or baking parchment paper

Ingredients for Black Bean Burgers

Rolled oats. Also called “Original” or “Old Fashioned”
Walnuts. This recipe works best with raw unsalted walnuts. Which can be substituted with other nuts, like cashews or pecans. For a nut-free version, sunflower or pumpkin seeds work well in veggie burgers.
Black beans. While this is a “black bean burger” recipe, you can also use other beans for the base of this burger like kidney beans or chickpeas.
Onion
Mushrooms
Ground flaxseed. Also called flaxmeal, this adds the perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids while also acting as a binder to help hold the burgers together.
Nutritional yeast. Provides a savory flavor as well as B-vitamins including B-12.
Almond butter. Can be substituted with tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Worcestershire sauce. Make sure to choose a vegan Worcestershire sauce because it is often made with fish.
Fresh turmeric. This is not a requirement for the recipe, but it adds a boost of anti-inflammatory compounds.
Miso paste. Adds a salty and savory flavor to the burger patties.
Herbs and spices. Including dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

How To Make Plant Based Burgers

Step One – Prep Ingredients

Chop the onion and mushrooms and set aside. To a food processor, add the oats and walnuts and pulse until it is a coarse flour-like texture, but not a fine flour.

Step Two – Blend Ingredients

Add the black beans, chopped onion and mushrooms, and remaining patty ingredients to the food processor. Blend for about 20 seconds, scrape down the sides, and blend another 20 seconds. The mixture should be a little chunky, but can be molded into balls without falling apart. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step Three – Form Burger Patties

Roll the mixture into 2 1/2-inch balls and flatten into patties, while smoothing out the edges with your fingers. Make the patties the right size for the buns you will be using. You should get 6 to 8 patties.

Step Four – Bake

Place each patty on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or baking parchment paper to prevent them from sticking to the pan. Alternatively, you can use oil. Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 15 minutes. Flip, and bake another 10 minutes. Let sit on the pan for at least 5 minutes before assembling burgers.

Step Five – Assemble Burgers

Choose your favorite burger toppings and layer onto buns with the baked black bean burger patties. If using vegan cheese, place cheese slices onto the burgers when they are first flipped in the oven.

Serving Suggestions

Classic burger and fries! Serve these black bean burgers with homemade fries by slicing potatoes into strips, seasoning with salt and pepper, and baking at 400 F (205 C) for 30-35 minutes.
Restaurant style with onion rings! Try this burger with a side of healthy Baked Onion Rings, Buffalo or BBQ Cauliflower Wings, or Crispy Oyster Mushrooms.
As a burger salad. Keep it a low carb meal by skipping the bun, chopping up the patties, and serving on a big green salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and homemade thousand island dressing (1 part ketchup, 1 part vegan mayo, and chopped pickles).
Avocado style. Instead of a traditional burger, serve these black bean burger patties topped with mashed avocado, hummus, and a drizzle of hot sauce, without the bun. This is my favorite quick lunch or hearty snack!

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Storage and Meal Prep Tips

Storage: Keep the patties stored in a sealed container separate from the burger toppings. They keep well in the fridge for 5 days and for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Meal prep: For quick meals, reheat a patty in the microwave for 30 seconds, flip, and heat another 30 seconds, until hot. Toast a bun if you like, and assemble a quick and easy burger anytime!

These easy bean burgers are a delicious whole-food plant based meal that is budget-friendly, filling, and satisfying. Add this healthy veggie burger recipe to your weekly menu rotation to add extra plant based nutrition to your everyday life.

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