with herby green sauce, pickled red onion, arugula, and juicy tomatoes.
Black bean lentil burgers - a.k.a. your new best friend. Pulsed, baked, positively packed with bold flavors. No grill needed! But I imagine these would be even more fantastic if you charred them a bit before tucking in. The thing that takes these burgers from great to UNREAL is the herby green sauce lathered on the bun. Truly the only condiment necessary.
So what do you need? Black beans, lentils, egg (or flax egg), flour, olive oil, a dash of soy sauce, and some spices. Don't let the plant-based aspect fool you - this is way better than a beef patty, my friends. Add on your favorite toppings, maybe some fresh tomatoes and pickled red onions, and enjoy!
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Black Bean Burger
Ingredients:
1 can black beans (drained, rinsed)
1/2 c lentils, cooked, dried
1/2 c oat or chickpea flour
60g extra firm tofu (or extra flour)
1 egg or flax egg
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp fennel *optional
1 tbsp soy sauce
Salt, pepper, chili flakes to taste
To Serve:
Lettuce or arugula
Tomato
Pickled red onion
Herby Green Sauce (recipe below)
(Serves 4)
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Add all main ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse (but not too much, you need some texture). You may need to use a blender tool to assist pulsing and add a tiny splash of water.
3. Form the mixture into patties or meatballs (I made some of both!), and press onto a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake the patties for 18-20 minutes. Serve with buns, herby green sauce, lettuce, pickled onions, tomato, or anything else you like!
Herby Green Sauce
Ingredients:
1 block firm tofu
1 c cottage cheese, or thick plain Greek yogurt
1 can white beans, drained, rinsed
1 c frozen peas
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c nutritional yeast
1 tsp garlic powder
1 handful spinach
Fresh parsley
Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to taste
(Serves 4-6)
Method:
1. Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. You may need to add a splash of water or milk to thin.
2. Pour into a container and refrigerate up to 5 days. You can also freeze it! I just recommend doing so in separate portions, so that you don't have to thaw the entire container. When ready to eat, just add sauce to your favorite pasta, use this sauce on a burger, or serve over meatballs, chicken, there are so many options!
*Nutritional values may vary based on what you use.
Calories (1 serving) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Protein (g) |
Burger: 266 | 38 | 4 | 18 |
Sauce: 177 | 15 | 4 | 20 |