Bahn Mi Black Bean Burgers
This mash up of dishes is an explosion of flavor you won't want to miss! Super easy to make, this will become one of your go to bean burger recipes for sure!
Ingredients
Quick Pickled Veggies
- 1 small carrot julienned or shredded
- 3 radishes thinly sliced
- 1-2 serrano peppers thinly sliced, optional
- ⅓ cup vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar may sub sugar type of choice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Bahn Mi Burger
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup chopped sweet onion about ¼ large onion
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1 tablespoon hoisin vegan
- ½ tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro stems {save leaves for serving}
Toppings Options
- cilantro leaves
- sweet chili sauce
- thinly sliced cucumber
- smashed avocado or vegan mayo
- Buns, of course!
Instructions
To make the Quick Pickled Veggies
- Add all ingredients into a bowl or jar and mix to combine. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hrs.
Make your burgers!
- Preheat oven to 325°F. On a baking sheet spread out drained and rinsed black beans. Bake for 8-10 minutes. They should appear to be slightly cracking and dry when finished.
- In a food processor add all ingredients, except for black beans. Process until everything is combined and onions and cilantro are finely chopped.
- If baking your burgers, increase oven heat to 350°F
- Add black beans to food processor and pulse 3-5 times to combine. You don't want this to look super mashed, chunky is good!
- Divide mixture into 4 or 5 even pieces. Using damp hands shape into patties and place directly onto your hot skillet or baking sheet to cook, press down to form the shape of burger patties.
- Baking- Place patties onto a parchment or silicone mat covered cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, flip and continue baking for 10 minutes longer.Skillet- Set non stick skillet to medium-high heat. Cook patties until nicely browned, about 7 minutes and then flip and cook another 5 minutes.
Assemble!
- On a bun layer on avocado {or mayo}, thinly sliced cucumber, sweet chili sauce, pickled veggies, and fresh cilantro.