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Best Vegan Black Bean & Farro Burger

Ultimate Best Vegan Black Bean & Farro Burger Recipe

Discover the Best Vegan Black Bean & Farro Burger, packed with protein and flavor, perfect for meatless meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 patties
Course: Featured Recipes
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger
  • 2 cups Black Beans Canned (drained) or cooked from scratch
  • 1 cup Dried Farro Cooked in water for about 25 minutes
  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh recommended
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow or white onion
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced finely
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt Regular sea salt can be used
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro & Parsley Adjust based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon Flax Egg 1 tbsp ground flax + 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs Gluten-free option available
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotles in Adobo Can substitute with hot sauce
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Serving
  • 10 pieces Burger Buns Use preferred style

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Large Skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Black Beans: If using canned black beans, drain and rinse well. If cooking dried beans, soak overnight, then cook until tender.
  2. Cook Farro: In a saucepan, warm olive oil, sauté farro for 5 minutes, add water and salt, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil, add diced onions, minced garlic, and carrots, and sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix Burger Ingredients: Paddle the black beans and herbs in a food processor, combine with farro, sautéed vegetables, flax egg, breadcrumbs, chipotles, and black pepper.
  5. Chill Mixture: Cover and chill the burger mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 10 equal-sized patties.
  7. Cook Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, cook patties for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  8. Serve: Remove from skillet, serve on burger buns with preferred toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor, refrigerate the mix before forming patties, and freeze extras for convenience.

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