Simplest Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 cups well-cooked black, white, or red beans, chickpeas, or lentils, or 1 14-oz. can, drained
- 1 ea onion, cut into chunks
- ½ cup rolled oats (not instant), more if necessary
- 1 tbsp chile powder or spice mix of your choice
- Salt and pepper
- Bean cooking liquid, stock, wine, cream, milk, water, etc. (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, or more as needed
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Put the beans, onions, oats, chile powder, and some salt and pepper in a food processor. Mix until thoroughly combined but not pureed, about a minute. You want a moist consistency that will easily form cakes. If it is too wet, add more oats. If it’s too dry, add bean-cooking or other liquid.
- Lightly wet your hands and shape the mixture into 4 large or 8 small patties. Put them on the baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.