Some of your favorite veggie burgers on this blog, and mine, have long been these vegan bean and oats burgers. It’s easy to see why. They are full of flavor and yet they are utterly healthy with carrots, oats and red beans and pinto beans. A veggie burger simply does not get any better than this. This is a really easy burger to make and it’s full of texture from the beans and oats, which makes it wonderful to bite into. It easily makes it to the griddle and back, and is sturdy enough to throw on a grill.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Delicious. Made with beans and oats and carrots–all foods that are good for you. Sturdy enough for the grill. Free of any added fats or nuts, so they’re great if you’re looking for a waist-friendly option. Tried and tested, over and over, by dozens of Holy Cow! readers, so you don’t have to take my word for it.
Steps for making the veggie burgers
Mash the beans: Place the beans in a bowl and mash them together. You should mash them well so the burgers hold together, but it’s okay if a few beans remain whole, as they will add more texture. Cook the veggies: You will need to cook the carrots, onions and garlic first before adding them to the rest of the ingredients. This helps get rid of any moisture that could make your burgers fall apart when you cook them, and it also gives you an opportunity to cook the veggies with the spices, helping them marry together. This is not a long-drawn process–it takes just about five minutes. Prep the oats: Quick-cooking oats, which are usually cut into smaller pieces than rolled oats, are great in this recipe. I don’t usually have quick oats on hand so I just use rolled oats and run them through the food processor to break them down further. Mix in the remaining ingredients: Mix in the onion-carrot mixture, oats and seasonings and mix it all together really well. Form the patties: I get eight hefty burger patties from this recipe. You can make them thicker, as I did this time, or shape them thinner as you see in the photo below from the last time I shared this recipe. Cook the burgers: I recommend cooking these burgers on a skillet first, with a bit of cooking spray, before you throw them on the grill. That will also take care of any worries about the burgers sticking to the grill. Serve the burgers: These burgers are great with this whole wheat burger buns. Serve them layered with hummus, like this eggplant hummus, greens, and a vegan coleslaw.
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