This red bean burger is THE best veggie burger you’ll ever eat! The chipotle sauce adds such a nice taste to the burger. Easy to prepare and so satisfying!
Why You’ll Love this Burger:
- Easy to prepare.
- Vegetarian dinner that everyone will love!
- Perfect texture, it’s so delicious!
- Freezer friendly (AKA week night lifesaver).
Red Bean Burger Patties Ingredient List
- Red Kidney beans: this is the base of the patties. Mash with a potato masher to create a sticky texture.
- Red onion: that we cook in a pan with olive oil and minced garlic.
- Cooked brown rice: make sure the rice cooled down before making the patties.
- Panko: for a soft texture.
- Egg: helps with the stickiness.
- Tomato paste: to add some sweetness.
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika and coriander.
- Chipotle sauce: a mix of mayo, plain greek yogurt, chipotle chilis and lime juice.
For a Vegan Burger:
- Swap the egg for a flax egg. Combine 1 tbsp of ground flax seeds with 3 tbsp of water. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Swap the mayo and greek yogurt for vegan mayonnaise.
Tips to Perfect this Recipe:
- Make sure you rinse the red beans well before making the patties.
- Cook the brown rice in advance preferably, you want to make sure it’s cooled down completely.
- Drizzle olive oil on the patties before grilling.
- Be generous with the chipotle sauce (it’s so good!).
Red Bean Burger with Chipotle Sauce
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minutesThis red bean burger is THE best veggie burger you’ll ever eat! The chipotle sauce adds such a nice taste to the burger. Easy to prepare and so satisfying!
Ingredients
- Red Bean Patties
1 can of red kidney beans, drained (540ml, 19oz)
1 cup of cooked brown rice
½ cup of panko
1 egg
2 tbsp of tomato paste
1 tbsp of chili powder
1 tbsp of smoked paprika powder
2 tsp of cumin powder
1 tsp of coriander powder (optional)
½ red onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
Olive oil
- Chipotle sauce
½ cup of plain greek yogurt
½ cup of mayo
2 chipotle chilis (chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
Juice of ½ lime
- 5 burger buns and garnishes of choice (avocado, lettuce, cabbage, etc)
Instructions
- In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté red onion and garlic for 5-10 minutes, until cooked through.
- Prepare the chipotle sauce. Add the ingredients to a food processor and blend until you get a creamy texture. Transfer to a bowl and keep in the fridge.
- Prepare the patties. Add the red beans to a big bowl and mash with a potato masher, leaving a few whole beans.
- Add cooked red onions, cooked brown rice, panko, egg and tomato paste. Mix well. Add the spices and mix with your hands. Make sure the ingredients are well combined.
- Form 5 patties and transfer to a plate. Brush patties with olive oil. Keep patties in the fridge until you’re ready to cook them.
- Preheat the barbecue to 400F or heat up a non-stick pan. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Spread chipotle sauce on each burger bun (be generous!) and add cooked patties. Garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chipotle peppers: Choose chipotle peppers in abodo sauce.
Freezer Friendly
I simply love to make a big batch of this recipe and freeze some patties. They will be a lifesaver for a busy night dinner! To do so, place the baked patties on a baking pan in the freezer for an hour. Transfer to a ziploc bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
