TVP Black Bean Burgers
These Black Bean and TVP Burgers are the perfect make ahead dinner! They are loaded with flavour, protein and fibre and are the perfect healthier substitute to mock meat burgers! Made with budget friendly ingredients and easily frozen for later these burgers are perfect for crazy busy weeknight dinners.
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Why You’ll Love These TVP Black Bean Burgers
Packed With Protein and Fiber – TVP packs soy protein, is low in fat and calories, yet serves as an excellent source of plant-based protein and fibre. Black beans are a nutritional powerhouse, making these Vegan Black Bean Burgers an excellent choice for those who want a hearty burger experience without animal products.
Perfect for Meal Prep – This black bean and TVP burgers recipe is perfect for meal prep, allowing you to make a large batch in advance and freeze them for later use. Once the patties are formed, you can freeze them on a lined baking sheet and then transfer them to a large plastic bag to have a quick, nutritious meal ready in minutes whenever you need it. Simply reheat the patties in the microwave or let them thaw and pan-fry.
Perfect Swap for Plant Based Beef Burger – Sometimes you need a break from greasy mock meat burgers and these TVP & black bean burgers are the perfect swap! They are light, nutty and loaded with spices and flavour and are a nice change to your typical beyond meat burger.
Easy, 30-minute Prep – These black bean veggie burgers use a TVP base that doesn’t need to be steamed or precooked. All you need to do is blend and mix a bunch of ingredients, form patties, and fry them in a pan! They’re ready in 30 minutes or less!
Super Customizable – One of the best things about these burgers is their versatility. Don’t you like smoked paprika? Switch it to curry powder! Don’t have red peppers? How about carrots, zucchini, or even mushrooms?
How to Make TVP Black Bean Burgers
Prepare the Vegetables and Nuts
Roughly chop your red pepper and onion and add to your blender or food processor. Add walnuts, flax, garlic, salt, soy sauce, and spices, and pulse until smooth, leaving some small pieces intact.
Hydrate the TVP
Add half a cup of boiled water and 1.5 cups of TVP to a bowl and set aside.
Process the Black Beans
Add black beans to a food processor and blend until mostly smooth.
Combine the Mixture
Add the mixture to a large bowl, add TVP and oats, and mix well to combine.
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into 12 burger patties. Crush each patty between your hands to make it denser, then form it into a burger shape and add it to a lined baking sheet.
Freeze the Patties
Freeze burger patties. Once frozen, store them in a large plastic bag in the freezer.
Reheat and Serve
Reheat each patty in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or let it thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours and pan-fry. Add your favorite burger toppings and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for TVP Black Bean Burgers
Make them Soy-free: Swap TVP with extra black beans and oat flour until you get a burger meat like consistency. Swap soy sauce for extra salt.
Pulse, Don’t Purée: When blending the ingredients, pulse them until smooth but still with some small pieces intact to perfectly mimic that beefy texture. Over-processing can make the mixture too mushy, affecting the texture of the patties.
Firm Patties: Crush the patties between your hands to make them denser. Thicker patties may take longer to reach perfection, while thinner ones will shine more quickly without being mushy on the inside.
Toppings: Add your favourite toppings to amp up the nutritional value of your TVP black bean burgers. Consider avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and your favourite sauces or condiments.
Freezing: To freeze your patties place them on a lined baking tray. Once they are frozen you can take them out and place them into a large plastic bag or meal prep container for easy storage. The patties can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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TVP Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
Instructions
- Roughly chop your red pepper and onion and add to your food processor. Add your walnuts, flax, garlic, salt, soy sauce, and spices, and pulse until smooth, leaving some small pieces intact.
- It's best to use a large food processor for this recipe as there is a lot of volume – or pulse in batches.
- Add half a cup of boiled water and 1.5 cups of TVP to a bowl and set aside.
- Add your black beans to the food processor and blend until mostly smooth.
- Add the mixture to a large bowl, add your TVP and oats, and mix well to combine.
- Divide the mixture into 12 burger patties.
- Crush each patty between your hands to make it denser, then form it into a burger shape and add it to a lined baking sheet.
- Freeze your burger patties. Once frozen, store them in a large plastic bag in the freezer.
- Reheat each patty in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or let it thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours before pan frying.
- Add on your favourite burger toppings, and enjoy!