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Refried Bean Burgers

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Submitted by Billie JO=o

Vegetarian bean burgers made with refried beans, rice, toasted sesame seeds, oats, and nutritional yeast. Freezer-friendly patties you can fry or bake.

YIELD

10 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

12 min

READY

27 min

These vegetarian bean burgers use refried beans as the base, bound with cooked rice, rolled oats, and toasted sesame seeds for a patty that actually holds together on the grill or in the pan. Nutritional yeast and soy sauce add a savory, almost cheesy depth that plain bean patties usually lack.

Toasted sesame seeds are doing a lot of work here. They add a nutty crunch and healthy fats that help the patties brown properly during frying. Without them, bean burgers tend to stay pale and soft.

The recipe is designed for batch freezing. Form the patties, freeze them, then cook straight from frozen whenever you need them. This makes weeknight dinners fast, and the freezing step actually helps the patties firm up and hold their shape better during cooking.

Kitchen Tips

  • If the mixture is too dry to form patties, add stock or water a little at a time. Too wet and they fall apart, too dry and they crumble.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet until golden before mixing in. Raw sesame seeds don’t have the same flavor or crunch.
  • Fry in a skillet with a thin layer of oil for the crispiest exterior. Baking works but won’t give you the same browned crust.
  • Grated carrot adds moisture and sweetness. Don’t skip it even though it seems minor.

Variations

  • Add a teaspoon of cumin and smoked paprika for a smokier, more Mexican-leaning burger.
  • Mix in diced jalapeño for heat.
  • Top with avocado, salsa, and a squeeze of lime for a Southwestern-style build.

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML REFRIED BEANS
½ 118
CUP ML STOCK
or water, if needed
1 237
CUP ML RICE
cooked
1 237
CUP ML SESAME SEED
toasted
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML NUTRITIONAL YEAST FLAKE *
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML OREGANO
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML THYME *
½ 118
CUP ML CARROTS
raw, grated
2 473
CUPS ML ROLLED OAT
or bread crumbs

Directions

Mix all ingredients together and form into patties.

Freeze, then take out and fry or bake.

Mustard can be added for a different taste.

Makes 10 to 12 burgers.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 330g (11.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 817 28% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 39%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 545mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 40%
Dietary Fiber 20g 81%
Sugars g
Protein 63g
Vitamin A 46% Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 46% Iron 65%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 
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