Alan's Vegetarian Vegan Bean and Rice Burger Mashup

Get ready to elevate your plant-based meal game with Alan's Vegetarian Vegan Bean and Rice Burger Mashup! This hearty, flavor-packed recipe combines protein-rich black beans, chickpeas, and wholesome brown rice to create a satisfying burger alternative that’s both vegan and vegetarian-friendly. Seasoned with bold spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, and bound together with rolled oats and breadcrumbs, these patties are bursting with savory goodness. Quick to prepare with just 25 minutes of prep time and ready in under an hour, they’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Serve these golden-brown patties on a soft bun or lettuce wrap, piled high with toppings like creamy avocado, vegan mayo, and crunchy pickles for a burger experience that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Ideal for a crowd or a cozy dinner, this recipe showcases the versatility of plant-based cooking while being both healthy and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Cooked brown rice
• 1 cup Canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 Small red onion (finely chopped)
• 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans and chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until they form a coarse paste with some chunks remaining for texture.

Step 2

Add the cooked brown rice, rolled oats, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Gradually add the breadcrumbs to the mixture, stirring until the burger patties hold together when pressed. You may need slightly more or less breadcrumbs depending on the moisture level of the mixture.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help them firm up.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 6

Cook the patties for about 4-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 7

Serve the patties on a bun or lettuce wrap with your favorite toppings like avocado, vegan mayo, tomato slices, or pickles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1344.4

Total Fat 41.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3809.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.9g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 247.9mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1507.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 60.5%