How do I achieve the right texture for these veggie burgers?

The recipe combines rinsed and unrinsed beans, processing half into a smooth slurry with garlic and onion, then mixing with whole beans, instant oats, and vital wheat gluten for binding.

Can I make these Black and White Bean Chia Seed Veggie Burgers in advance?

Yes, after forming the burger shapes, set them on a cookie sheet and move directly to the freezer. They can be cooked after about 20 minutes of freezing.

What is the best way to cook these frozen veggie burgers?

These burgers are best grilled after a few minutes of defrost time, cooking for about 5 minutes per side over medium to high heat.

What ingredients give these burgers their unique flavor profile?

The burgers get their distinctive taste from powdered sage, garlic and onion powder, smoked paprika, and a touch of liquid smoke.

Why are chia seeds and vital wheat gluten included in this recipe?

Chia seeds and vital wheat gluten act as binders, helping to create a firm, cohesive burger patty that holds together well during cooking.

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Black and White Bean Chia Seed Veggie Burgers
[Vegan]

Name: Black and White Bean Chia Seed Veggie Burgers [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 15 3-inch patties
Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans black beans; 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small white onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons chia seeds; 3/4 cup instant oats; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten; 1 teaspoon powdered sage; 2 teaspoons each garlic powder of onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

TP By: Travis Piper

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A grilled Black and White Bean Chia Seed Veggie Burger, served on a bun with fresh lettuce, tomato, and a side of crispy fries.

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Ingredients You Need for Black and White Bean Chia Seed Veggie Burgers [Vegan]

2 15-ounce cans black beans
2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small white onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chia seeds
3/4 cup instant oats
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 teaspoon powdered sage
2 teaspoons each garlic powder of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke

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How to Prepare Black and White Bean Chia Seed Veggie Burgers [Vegan]

Open the four cans of beans and drain and rinse three of them. Set those aside. Then drain the forth but don't rinse the beans.
Of the beans you rinsed take half of them and add them to your food processor, along with the can of unrinsed beans, the garlic, and the onion. Run the machine until the mixture is smooth. Then add the olive oil to help it really mix together well. When you're done you'll have a sort of slurry that resembles the consistency of tahini.
Add this mixture to a large bowl along with the remaining ingredients and spices. Mix well. Allow to rest for a few minutes, then turn this big mess out onto a well-floured board and form into a large oval shape, approximately 3/4-inch thick.
Use a biscuit cutter or ball jar to cut out burger sizes. Set the finished shapes onto a cookie sheet and move directly to the freezer. These may be cooked after as little as about 20 minutes. They're best grilled after a few minutes of defrost time, about 5 minutes per side over medium to high heat.