Plant-Based Black Bean Grill Burgers
These hearty vegan burgers combine toasted walnuts, black beans, and cooked rice with cornflake crumbs for a substantial bite. Barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chile powder, paprika, and cumin bring smoky, spicy-sweet flavor, while onion rounds it out. Made to hold up on the grill, they are a satisfying choice for a plant-based cookout or casual summer meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Black Bean Grill Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 70
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Crush into fine pieces using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.
- 2
Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Mash beans in a large bowl using a fork; stir in walnuts, onion, rice, barbecue sauce, cornflake crumbs, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Season with salt and black pepper; stir until the mixture is well combined and holds together. Shape into 10 patties.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the grate.
- 5
Place patties on the foil; cook on the preheated grill until browned, 5 to 8 minutes per side.
- Calories 483.37 kcal High 24%
- Protein 14.95 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 60.5 g 22%
- Total Fat 21.82 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 1.58 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 283.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.25 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 9.4 g --
- Added Sugars 6.2 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 82.9 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 7.91 mg Good Source 44%
- Potassium 365.13 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 18.87 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.42 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Black Bean Grill Burgers is made with 13 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 483.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Black Bean Grill Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Black Bean Grill Burgers?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 483.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Black Bean Grill Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Black Bean Grill Burgers healthy?
- Plant-Based Black Bean Grill Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 483.37 calories and 14.95 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 283.21 mg (12% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.58 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.2 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Corn 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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