High-Protein Vegan Burger
These high-protein vegan burgers are made with black beans, red peppers, oats, and spices. They are satisfying and scrumptious, with a lightly crisp outside and tender inside. A flavorful and wholesome plant-based meal that won't fall apart!
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place bell pepper (1 large) and red onion (0.5 small) in a food processor. Pulse until minced. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Add almonds (0.5 cup), pepitas (0.25 cup), hemp seeds (0.25 cup), flaxseed meal (2 tbsp), garlic (2 cloves), kosher salt (1 tsp), cumin (1.25 tsp), chili powder (0.75 tsp), and smoked paprika (0.25 tsp) to the food processor.
- 4
Blend until combined into a coarse, grainy mixture. Scrape into the mixing bowl with the bell pepper and red onion.
- 5
Place black beans (1 can), rolled oats (0.5 cup), and water (2 tbsp) in the food processor.
- 6
Puree until the beans are mostly smooth with a few small pieces remaining.
- 7
Transfer to the mixing bowl and stir to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Scoop the burger mixture in 0.33 cup portions into your hands. Shape into palm-sized patties that are about 1 inch thick.
- 9
Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Flip and bake 5-10 additional minutes until heated through and lightly crisp. Serve on [whole wheat buns] with desired toppings like [sliced tomatoes], [avocado], [arugula], [sliced red onions], [plain plant yogurt], or [mustard].
Nutrition Facts
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