Vegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger (GF)

Last updated - July 14, 2021; Published - May 6, 2018 By Rhian Williams 32 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

ThisVegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger is:

super nutritious
packed with flavour
seriously satisfying!

I'd been wanting to make a vegan black bean burger for ages, but didn't quite know how I could make a really special one that wouldn't taste too bland but would still be simple to make.

Inspired by my Vegan Swedish Meatballs, I decided to make an easy yet umami-rich black bean burger using this combination of ingredients:

hearty black beans
sweet onion
pungent garlic
meaty mushrooms
earthy walnuts

There's also no need for egg-replacing binding ingredients like flax eggs or aquafaba, and these burgers don't require any added grains like flours, oats or rice.

They're really quick to make andall you need is one food processor or blender, and a frying pan.

I was so pleased to see that these burgers turned out crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside, and looked surprisingly similar to burgers made with real beef!

If you like, you can add a splash of tamari and/or nutritional yeast into the burger mixture for even more umami flavour.

They're great served in a bun with lettuce and tomato, and your favourite sauces - I recommend this tomato sauceand this cashew-based mayonnaise.

If you're looking for side dishes, here's a selection of recipes for baked fries:

regular potato fries
sweet potato fries
celeriac fries
cheesy fries

For more vegan burger recipes, check out my:

Tofu Burger
Eggplant "Pulled Pork" Burger

If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog,I’d really love to hear anyfeedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes onInstagram! Thank you.

Helpful tools to make this Vegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger:

ThisVegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger is super nutritious, packed with flavour and seriously satisfying!

4.17 from 31 votes

Print Pin Rate

Ingredients

▢ 2 tablespoons oil (olive, vegetable, rapeseed or coconut)
▢ 1 onion, diced
▢ 2 garlic cloves, minced
▢ 400 g (14oz) tin of black beans, drained and rinsed
▢ 70 g (2.5oz) mushrooms, roughly chopped (I used chestnut/button mushrooms)
▢ 50 g (½ cup) walnuts
▢ Salt + pepper, to taste
▢ 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
▢ 1 tablespoon tamari (optional - or soy sauce if not gluten-free)

To serve:

▢ Burger buns (gluten-free if necessary)
▢ Sliced tomato
▢ Lettuce
▢ Vegan mayonnaise
▢ Tomato sauce

Instructions

Heat up 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the onion and garlic once hot
Fry for around 10 minutes until softened
Meanwhile, place the black beans in a food processor or blender (or hand-held stick blender) and whizz until completely smooth
Now add the cooked onion and garlic, along with the mushrooms, walnuts and salt + pepper (and nutritional yeast and tamari if using)
Blend very briefly so that the mushrooms and walnuts are cut up into smaller pieces, but still retain a little texture
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary
Divide the burger mixture into two and use your hands to shape into two patties
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and place the burgers in the pan once hot
Cook on a medium heat for around 7 minutes, then use a spatula to  carefully turn them over
Cook for a further 7 minutes on the other side, until slightly browned on both sides
Serve in burger buns with desired salad ingredients and sauces

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger (GF)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 719

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More Recipes

Gluten-Free Vegan Raspberry Madeleines
Gluten-Free Vegan Raspberry Muffins
Gluten-Free Vegan Raspberry Cake
Gluten-Free Vegan Orange Poppy Seed Muffins

Reader Interactions

Comments

Vanessa
January 05, 2020 at 7:07 pm

Fantastic recipe thank you!! I added carrot as well, tasted divine and really satisfying. I had no problems with it falling apart
Reply
- Rhian Williams
  January 06, 2020 at 8:57 am
  
  Thank you so much, so happy to hear that!
Ruth Parham
May 07, 2020 at 9:59 am

I made these a few weeks ago and the flavour was amazing, definitely the best vegan / veggie burger I have ever tasted. I also had problems with the mixture falling apart, so it's really useful to read the comments and replies above. I will be making them again and will try adding some oats, and making them into smaller portions.
Reply
- Rhian Williams
  May 07, 2020 at 2:50 pm
  
  Thank you so much, so glad you liked them! And thank you for sharing your feedback about the mixture falling apart.
Pamela
May 10, 2020 at 1:17 pm

I'm just making the burgers. The mixture is very sticky. I have added
blended oats to make the mixture drier. Can I freeze these before cooking them? I doubled the mixture and it made 6 reasonably sized ones.
I love your recipes! Everything I have made so far, has been yummy!
Thank you Rhian 👍
Reply
- Rhian Williams
  May 10, 2020 at 1:58 pm
  
  Sorry to hear that! I'm glad adding the oats worked out though. I'd recommend cooking them first before freezing!!
robyn
June 18, 2020 at 9:55 am

I am about to try and make these burgers, I am just wondering can you make the mixture a day in advance, and shape them into burgers before cooking?
Reply
- Rhian Williams
  June 18, 2020 at 11:38 am
  
  Yes!
john prichard
July 27, 2020 at 11:51 am

can you bake rather than fry?
Reply
- Rhian Williams
  July 27, 2020 at 2:29 pm
  
  Yes that works!

« Older Comments

Vegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger (GF) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

Helpful tools to make this Vegan Mushroom Black Bean Burger:

food processor

blender

hand-held stick blender