Best 2 Grilled Bean Burgers Recipes

Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers, grilled bean burgers offer a delectable and nutritious option. Made from various beans, such as black beans, kidney beans, or chickpeas, these patties are packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, they're incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with various seasonings, herbs, and vegetables to suit your taste preferences. Grilled bean burgers can be enjoyed on their own, served on a bun with your favorite toppings, or even incorporated into salads, wraps, and sandwiches. With their smoky flavor and satisfying texture, grilled bean burgers are a delightful and guilt-free meal that will surely become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED BEAN BURGERS

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These juicy veggie patties have major flavor with cumin, garlic and a little chili powder. They hold their own against any veggie burger you'd buy at the supermarket. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 lettuce leaves
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in carrot and spices; cook and stir until carrot is tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, mash pinto and black beans using a potato masher. Stir in mustard, soy sauce, ketchup and carrot mixture. Add oats, mixing well. Shape into eight 3-1/2-in. patties. , Place burgers on an oiled grill rack over medium heat or on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from heat until lightly browned and heated through, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve on buns with lettuce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED BLACK BEAN AND PINEAPPLE BURGERS

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This delicious burger weighs in at a whopping 11 g of fiber and only a measly 5 g of fat per serving. The pineapple slices are a perfect topper for this tasty bean burger. Carole Resnick - Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
4 teaspoons chopped green onion
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 slices unsweetened pineapple
6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, mash beans. Add the red onion, eggs, bread crumbs, chips, green pepper, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and pepper sauce. Shape into six patties. Refrigerate for 1 hour., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, green onion, mustard, honey, orange juice and soy sauce; refrigerate until serving., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Grill or broil pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through. Place burgers and pineapple on buns; top each with 1 rounded tablespoon of sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

Use a food processor to coarsely chop the beans. This will help them hold together better in the burgers.
If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the beans with a fork until they are coarsely chopped.
Add some bread crumbs or oats to the bean mixture to help absorb moisture and bind the burgers together.
Season the bean mixture with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
Form the bean mixture into patties and cook them over medium heat in a grill pan or on a barbecue.
Cook the burgers until they are browned on both sides and cooked through. This will usually take about 10 minutes per side.
Serve the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Grilled bean burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. They are packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and they are also low in fat and calories. Plus, they are easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give grilled bean burgers a try!