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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers

    Published: Jun 24, 2019 · Modified: Aug 21, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger

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    This spicy Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger has the flavors of nachos but in a healthy hearty package. This is sure to be a hit!

    Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger on cutting board.

    I've always been a fan of black bean burgers. In fact, they are my go-to when I eat veggie burgers, so I knew it was time to create a black bean burger recipe.

    Since I like spicy foods, I added some serrano pepper. I topped my black bean burger with vegan nacho cheese sauce to take it to the next level. This spicy vegan burger tastes like nachos in burger form.

    These are great for freezing and reheating later.

    Another vegan burger recipe to try is my Baked Vegan Lentil Burgers. Other recipes to try are my    Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Apples and Pecans.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love Them
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips
    • ❄️ Can I Freeze These?
    • ♨️ Reheating From Frozen
    • 🥑 Toppings
    • 🍽 Serving
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Sandwiches
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love Them

    • They have the flavors of nachos in a veggie burger.
    • You can bake, fry or grill them.
    • You can freeze them for later.

    🧾 Ingredients

    • Onions: Adds a sweet pungent flavor. I used yellow onions. You could use white onion,  sweet onion, or red onion.
    • Olive oil: For cooking the onions, garlic, and serrano pepper.
    • Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
    • Serrano pepper: Adds a spicy flavor. For less spice, remove the seeds and ribs, or use a jalapeño pepper.
    • Black beans: You could also use pinto beans, lentils, or chickpeas.
    • Rolled oats: I used gluten-free rolled oats.
    • Sunflower seeds: You could also use pumpkin seeds.
    • Chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, paprika: Add a warm, spicy, smoky flavor. You could also use taco seasoning.
    • Salt and pepper: Enhances flavors and adds flavor.
    • Buns: I used gluten-free millet chia buns. Use your favorite.
    • Tofu nacho cheese sauce: I used my homemade vegan nacho cheese recipe. It adds a spicy cheesy flavor.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Step 1: Sauté onions until translucent.

    Step 2: Next, add garlic, then serrano pepper. Cook for a minute.

    Step 3: Mix with black beans, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, and spices in a food processor. Refrigerate for at least an hour.

    Step 4: Form patties and bake, fry, or grill.

    Step by step process shots.

    💭 Tips

    • If you want less spice, use a jalapeño pepper instead of a serrano, or use half as much. The black bean burgers are actually pretty tame as written, but I do like spicy foods and my taste buds may be different than yours or your kiddos.
    • Refrigerate the patties for at least an hour so that you can form patties easier.
    • If you fry or grill the vegan burgers, you'll want to flatten them so that they cook evenly. When flattening them they will be wider, so you might want to make them smaller so that they'll fit into a bun.
    • I did not include an amount for the tofu nacho cheese sauce. I used a couple of tablespoons per burger and dipped my burger in salsa. You may want more or less cheese sauce. If you make the whole batch and have extra sauce, use the extra on tofu nachos or cook a small batch of macaroni noodles and make Vegan Nacho Cheese Macaroni.
    • If your kiddos don't like spicy foods, they can top their burgers with vegan sour cream, mild salsa, or ketchup.
    Nacho Burger open faced.

    ❄️ Can I Freeze These?

    Yes! Cook veggie burgers per instructions and let cool. Place cooled burgers in a freezer-safe zip-lock bag.

    ♨️ Reheating From Frozen

    Bake or microwave them straight from the freezer. For baking, they only need about 20 minutes at 400°.

    🥑 Toppings

    In addition to or in place of the tofu nacho cheese sauce:

    • Lettuce
    • Onion
    • Tomato
    • Vegan mayo
    • Vegan chipotle mayo or vegan chipotle ranch dressing
    • Vegan sour cream
    • Ketchup
    • Sliced avocado
    • Homemade Guacamole
    • Salsa (restaurant style) or Serrano Pepper Salsa Fresca
    • Mushrooms
    • Caramelized onions
    • Roasted veggies
    • Pickled peppers and onions
    • Hot sauce
    • Sliced avocado
    • Cilantro

    🍽 Serving

    • Baked Onion Rings
    • Baked French Fries
    • Homemade Tater Tots
    • Sriracha Coleslaw

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    What is a black bean burger made of?

    These vegan black bean burgers are made with onions, garlic, serrano pepper, black beans, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, and spices.

    Why are black beans used for burgers?

    Black beans are hearty, packed with protein, and bind to other ingredients.

    What condiments do you put on a veggie burger?

    Ketchup, vegan mayo, guacamole, salsa, vegan chipotle ranch dressing, or vegan sour cream.

    Other Vegan Sandwiches

    • BBQ Mushroom Sandwich
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    • Vegan Sloppy Joes on a plate with chips and a pickle.
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    • Tofu Salad Sandwich on a plate with a pickle.
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    • Black Bean Hummus Collard Wrap
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    Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger

    This spicy Vegan Black Bean Nacho Burger has the flavors of nachos but in a healthy hearty package. This is sure to be a hit! 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Fusion
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    refrigerate 1 hour hour
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 538kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 serrano pepper* (2 tablespoons chopped)
    • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
    • ½ cup sunflower seeds
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano crushed in your hands
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • Salt and pepper
    • 4 buns - I used millet chia buns
    • Tofu Nacho Cheese Sauce
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • Add olive to a hot pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
    • Add garlic. Cook 30 seconds longer.
    • Add chopped serrano pepper. Cook 1 minute.
    • In a food processor, add all ingredients and mix until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 hour so that patties are easier to form.
    • Form 4 equal sized patties. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 400°. Flip, then bake another 20-25 minutes or until cooked through*.  

    Notes

    Use a jalapeño for less heat.
    If you fry or grill the vegan burgers, you'll want to flatten them so that they cook evenly. When flattening them they will be wider, so you might want to make them smaller so that they'll fit into a bun.
    To freeze veggie burgers, cook them per instructions and let them cool. Place cooled burgers in a freezer-safe zip-lock bag.
    Bake or microwave them straight from the freezer. For baking, they only need about 20 minutes at 400°.
    *Nutritional info does not include nacho cheese sauce. See that recipe for info.  
     
    Bake or microwave them straight from the freezer. For baking, they only need about 20 minutes at 400°.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4.6mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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