These delicious Thai Black Bean Burgers are packed with fiber, plant-based protein and fabulous Thai flavors!
These black bean burgers are so easy to make and are so easy to make and freezer friendly. When I make these I double, triple even quadruple the recipe to freeze some for later.
These babies might look and sound fancy but really will only take 30 minutes to make. These aren't just for vegans and vegetarians either, many people like to add more vegetables and plant based protein to their diets because they are watching their fat or cholesterol levels.
Trust me, even the biggest carnivores will eat these babies!
If you are looking for some more healthy recipes, you will love this Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup, Healthy Thai Salmon Bowls, Eggplant Parmesan, Zucchini Ravioli and definitely this Quinoa Avocado Black Bean Salad!
Why You Should Make These Thai Black Bean Burgers
Many of the store bought veggie burgers have unnecessary additives and junk added to them. And to be honest, if your choice is between a burger with 100% grass fed, organic ground beef or one of those veggie burgers from the grocery store, your healthier choice is definitely the ground beef.
But if you have the time to make your own (like this one) then that is also a healthy choice!
Try not to be intimidated by making homemade veggie burgers. I know I was at first and some of the recipes had so many ingredients and so many different steps, I just knew I had to create a simple, easy recipe that any beginner cook can easily make.
And that is precisely what I did...
These burgers are so ridiculously easy. I even baked them so you don't have to watch them on the stove.
And I know, before you say anything, I would've thought it sounded super weird to put peanut butter in veggie burgers.
But it's seriously life changing. And you want to know the funniest part? I don't even like Thai food!
Add that to my list… Or wait, maybe I only like HOMEMADE Thai food? That is a definite possibility. Because I love these veggie burgers!
I also like to make a double batch and freeze one to eat later. I cook them first and then wrap them up in parchment and freeze them separately. This way if I just want one for dinner, I can easily pull one out without defrosting all of them.
How To Make These Black Bean Burgers
Did I mention how easy these black bean burgers are to make? You just mix it all together and form patties! My kids thought I was making chocolate chip cookies when they saw me stirring this...
And you know what? They weren't wrong! They do kind of look like chocolate chip cookies. Boy were they disappointed...
Next you simply roll them into balls and flatten into patties. This is what they look like before they are cooked...
Who knew black beans would look just like chocolate chips? Sorry to disappoint, kids!
Now here it is in a delicious Brioche bun with some Romaine lettuce and tomato. And of course extra sriracha sauce on top! I also like to add some shredded red cabbage to my burgers for some added crunch (and color).
And doesn't that bun look insanely delicious? There is nothing, and I repeat nothing, like a fresh (gluten free) Brioche bun. Sometimes I like to toast them for my kids and put a little butter on the inside...
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Thai Black Bean Veggie Burger
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill gluten free oats ground into flour
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 4 gluten free buns
- For topping:
- lettuce
- sliced tomato
- red onion or sliced cabbage
- extra sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Grind the oats into flour (in a food processor or high speed blender). Place oat flour in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Place black beans in food processor or high speed blender and blend until semi-smooth (I like to keep the mashed beans a little chunky to give the burgers some texture). Add beans to bowl with the oat flour.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well. The mixture will be thick.
- Roll into balls and flatten into 4 patties.
- Place onto parchment lines baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, making sure to turn over halfway through.
- Allow burgers to sit for a few minutes before eating. Place in a gluten-free bun and add toppings as desired.
Katie
Looks so delicious. I'm sure my family would love these!
Toni
I love the addition of black beans!! It is really amazing!
fitoru fitness
Awesome recipes. I really want to try the vegan ones and the ones made with chickpeas. Yum! 🙂 . Please share more healthy snacks.
dewine
Made these for hubby Father's Day lunch. We ate them all! I think the Thai part really convinced him it would be a good thing. Sometimes plain black bean burgers can get boring and dry. Nice to have while we're waiting on the Ribs to slow cook in the oven! Oh I forgot, I did these on the griddle at 350 since the ribs were in oven at 250 degrees. Just made sure they were nice and flat and round and browned on both sides and they were great!
lauren.kelly
I love hearing that Melissa! And yes I agree, plain black bean burgers can get boring! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know!
melissa
can someone please make this recipe and comment on the outcome rather than the ingredients/pics. I would love to hear those results before I dive in. Thank you. btw... I just found this site and I am in love. I will probably re-do my pantry. Thank you for having amazingly new recipes.
lauren.kelly
Thank you Melissa! try them, they are easy to make! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Susan
Oh those pictures are truly mouth-watering. I love your idea of adding thai flavoring. I have to try this!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Susan!
Michelle @ Boards&Knives
Wow I never thought to try Thai flavors in a veggie burger - so innovative. Will have to give this a try!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Michelle!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge)
I LOVE homemade veggie burgers and this Thai one looks incredible! Can't wait for Spring to officially start to I can bring out burger meals again 🙂 Pinning to make!
lauren.kelly
I completely agree, can't wait for spring Alex!
Monique
Wow. You did it again. Your recipes never cease to amaze me. This looks so darn good and I will be making this for the family Friday night!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Monique! I hope your family loves them too!
heather+@french+press
I am not vegetarian, but I will choose a homemade veggie burger over a hamburger any day - and this one looks down right incredible
Kristen+@+A+Mind+Full+Mom
This is pure genius! I love black bean burgers and the addition of thai flavoring is perfect.
Christie
Love that you don't fit into any diet description. That is the way I feel about things. No matter what you eat, these burgers are going to be fantastic. They have amazing flavors. My husband is going to love them.
lauren.kelly
Thank you Christie! I hope you and your husband like them!
Amy+@+A+Healthy+Life+For+Me
This burger is so gorgeous! Yes, I said a burger is gorgeous! Always looking for delicious meatless recipes and this is going on the list!
lauren.kelly
Thank you Amy!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Ooops didn't mean to hit enter 🙂 I was going to go on to say...even being picky you create DELICIOUS recipes!! This burger looks awesome!
lauren.kelly
I really am picky Aimee, and I didn't even list everything 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
Dang girl, you really are picky!!!