These vegan mushroom black bean burgers are gluten-free and easy to make with simple ingredients. These delicious homemade veggie burgers are never mushy and they don't fall apart!
3cupscremini mushrooms,finely chopped in a food processor
1tablespoonfresh thyme leaves
2tablespoonstamari,(or soy sauce)
114 oz. can (410 ml)black beans,drained and rinsed
¼cupgluten-free flour blend
1tablespoonnutritional yeast
Instructions
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet. Add finely diced red onion and sauté until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
Add finely chopped mushrooms and thyme leaves to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the mushrooms have released all their liquid. If you undercook them, the burgers will be mushy.
Stir in the drained and rinsed black beans and the tamari.
Using a potato masher, roughly mash the beans, without overmashing.
Stir in the flour and nutritional yeast (and extra seasoning like smoked paprika or dried red pepper flakes, if using.)
Form the mixture into 6 patties, no thicker than ¾ inch thick. Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for ½ hour. Chilling will help the burgers to firm up.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the burgers for 3 - 5 minutes per side or until completely cooked through and crispy on both sides. Alternatively, you can air fry the burgers for 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve on a gluten-free bun with lemon aioli, lettuce, sliced of tomato, avocado, red onion or pickled red onions.
Notes
The secrets to making successful black bean burgers are to finely chop the mushrooms, (a food processor works best), to slightly mash the black beans and to form thin patties so they cook all the way through.To store: Refrigerate leftover burgers promptly.To reheat: Reheat in a skillet or in an air fryer for a few minutes on each side or until heated through.Freezethem: Freeze uncooked patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, then transfer them to an airtight container or resealable bag. Frozen black bean burgers will last up to 3 months or so.