Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers
A backyard barbecue classic that even vegans and vegetarians can enjoy! These grilled black bean burgers are hearty, smoky, and topped with barbecue sauce, making them the perfect addition to your grill session.
Equipment
- grill
- microwave-safe bowl
- plastic wrap
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup 235 ml water
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons 32 g creamy natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup 60 ml barbecue sauce, plus more for basting
- 1 cup 100 g TVP granules
- ½ cup 72 g vital wheat gluten flour
Instructions
- Reconstitute the TVP by mixing it with the water and soy sauce in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Alternatively, pour boiling water over the TVP and soy sauce, then cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Once the TVP has cooled, add the black beans, wheat gluten, ¼ cup barbecue sauce, liquid smoke, black pepper, and peanut butter.
- Use your hands to mash the mixture together until uniform, and most of the beans are mashed.
- Form the mixture into 6 patties.
- Grill the patties on the barbecue, brushing with additional barbecue sauce as you go, for about 5 minutes per side.
- Alternatively, pan-fry the patties in a little oil, then top with more barbecue sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine advice:
Pair with a chilled light beer or a refreshing rosé wine for the perfect barbecue experience.
Pair with a chilled light beer or a refreshing rosé wine for the perfect barbecue experience.
Nutrition values
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 8 g | Sugar: 4 g