Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers
Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers deliver a hearty, bean-forward bite balanced by chewy barley, melty Cheddar, and a mix of sautéed-style vegetables for depth and texture. The patties are tender inside with a lightly crisp exterior, perfect tucked into a bun with your favorite toppings. Serve these for a casual weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout when you want a satisfying meatless option.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. Generously grease a sheet of aluminum foil with oil.
- 2
Bring barley and water to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, lower the heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Mash black beans in a large bowl with a fork until thick and pasty. Stir barley, Cheddar cheese, mushrooms, onion, red bell pepper, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt, and black pepper into the mashed black beans. Mix in enough bread crumbs to make a sticky batter that holds together.
- 4
Divide the batter into 4 to 6 patties and place them on the prepared aluminum foil.
- 5
Grill the patties on the aluminum foil for about 8 minutes per side.
- Calories 522.89 kcal High 26%
- Protein 25.61 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 63.27 g 23%
- Total Fat 20.16 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 9.64 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 159.1 mg High 53%
- Sodium 599.94 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 12.02 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 5.41 g --
- Added Sugars 2.99 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 443.95 mg Good Source 34%
- Iron 5.76 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 550.8 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 54.33 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 30.02 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.88 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Beans, Bread Crumbs, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 522.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Beans, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 522.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers healthy?
- Black Bean and Barley Veggie Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 522.89 calories and 25.61 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 599.94 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.64 g (48% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.99 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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