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Vegan Black Bean & Farro Burger

Savory Vegan Black Bean & Farro Burger for Flavor Lovers

Enjoy these Vegan Black Bean & Farro Burgers, a tasty and nutritious twist on traditional burgers, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 patties
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 2 cans black beans drained
  • 1.25 cups dried farro soaked and cooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 carrot finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes for mild spice
  • Himalayan pink salt to taste
  • 0.5 cups fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cups fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal for flax egg
  • 2 tablespoons warm water for flax egg
  • bread crumbs gluten-free if needed
  • chipotles in adobo optional
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • burger buns gluten-free options available

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • skillet
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, add olive oil over medium heat. Toast farro for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then add water, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrot, sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in red pepper flakes and salt, then remove from heat.
  3. In a food processor, combine one can of drained black beans with chopped cilantro and parsley. Pulse until chunky but well blended. Transfer to a mixing bowl, adding reserved whole beans, cooked farro, sautéed vegetables, flax egg, breadcrumbs, chipotles, and pepper. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Shape the mixture into ten patties, each about 3 inches wide and ¾ inch thick. Set aside on a plate as you prepare to cook them.
  5. In the same skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Carefully place patties in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer cooked patties to toasted buns. Customize with fresh lettuce, mayo, cheese, or preferred toppings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These burgers are versatile; feel free to customize toppings and ingredients to suit your preferences.

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