Vegan Red Kidney Bean Burger

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This Vegan Red Kidney Bean Burger is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional burgers. Packed with protein-rich red kidney beans, infused with tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, and topped with the earthy richness of sauteed mushrooms, it is sure to impress everyone.

About burgers

Hamburger is the most popular option when it comes to burgers. Basically, it’s a patty made with protein and stuffed in a sandwich with some raw veggies between two fluffy buns. Burger was created in New York at a fair in Hamburg. Hamburger gets its name from the town.

Over the years, we have come up with many variations of burgers and now we have a vegan burger option. Hence, kidney bean burgers are as good as traditional ones, and it’s perfectly seasoned.

About kidney beans

Kidney beans are excellent plant protein and are shaped like human kidneys. Its color varies from light to dark red. It’s rich in minerals, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. It’s known as rajma in India and rajma masala is a very popular Indian dish.

Brown rice kidney bean salad is also a great lunch option for a satisfying and wholesome healthy meal.

Why you will love this recipe

Healthy and protein-packed
Easy and flavorful
Vegan and does not fall apart
sauteed mushroom topping adds a meaty texture

Ingredients

Ingredients notes

kidney beans – canned kidney beans work great. If you plan to soak and boil your kidney beans then make sure it’s soft enough to mash. Also, add some salt while boiling for the extra flavor.

Mushrooms – Baby Bella mushrooms work great for the perfect chewy meaty texture. White button mushrooms and shitake mushrooms can also be substituted if desired.

Sun-dried tomatoes – I used oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes because they add great taste to this bean burger. If desired you may use sun-dried tomatoes without oil but add about 1/2 tsp of oil in the patty to make it easy to bind.

Panko crumbs – I love these panko bread crumbs because they add extra crunch but you may add any bread crumbs of your choice. However, use plain bread crumbs in this kidney bean burger no oats recipe.

Herbs – I used simple dried herbs and seasonings like oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in this kidney bean burger patty. I am sure you have them in your spice rack already.

Oil – Olive oil, grapeseed oil, or avocado oil works well in this vegan kidney bean burger recipe.

the assembled burger without the top bun.

For detailed measurement of ingredients please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make

Patties

Firstly, I mashed the kidney beans with a food or potato masher in a large bowl.

Secondly, I added sundried tomatoes, oregano, salt, chili flakes, cumin powder, and panko crumbs to it. Then, I mixed it well with my hands.

Thereafter, I divided the mixture into 4 equal parts and made flat round-shaped patties between my palms. Then, I placed them in a greased warm nonstick pan. I cooked them at medium heat until they were brown from the bottom side.

shaped patties on a warm pan being cooked.

Afterward, I flipped them with the help of the flat spatula and let them cook again until brown. I placed them on a plate and kept them aside.

Mushroom topping

Now, in the same nonstick pan, I heated oil and added sliced mushrooms. I sauteed them until they changed their color released their juice and started to dry up again.

sliced mushrooms in the nonstick pan being sautéed.

After that, I added garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to it and mixed it again. I let it cook for a few more minutes and turned off the flame. Then, I kept it aside.

sauteed mushrooms ready to be used as topping.

Assembling

In this step, I smeared some dressing on one of the buns and placed lettuce on it. Then, I placed the patty and round sliced onion. I topped it with sauteed mushrooms and covered it with another bun.

top view of the kidney bean burger being assembled.

This was the most delicious red bean burger that we had ever eaten. I now make it frequently and it’s on our favorite list.

Serving tips

Salad – I love it with tofu salad or for a wholesome meal sometimes I serve it with tomato cucumber pasta salad.

Condiments – vegan ranch tastes the best as a dip and also to smear on the buns. Oil-free mayo is also a great option. For a smoky flavor chipotle mayo pairs well.

Fries – My favorite is zucchini fries with this burger. Air fryer sweet potatoes also tastes great.

Storage and reheating

You may make a bigger batch and refrigerate the burger patties in an air-tight container for about 3 weeks. Warm them in the toaster oven for 5 minutes.

Sauteed mushrooms can also be refrigerated in a separate air-tight container for 3-4 days. Microwave the mushrooms for 20-30 seconds.

Expert tips

Make sure to mash the kidney beans before adding the seasonings to them. This helps in mixing the mixture.
For mushrooms, it is important to let them cook until they change color. But do not let them lose their texture and form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I make the burger patties oil-free?

If we try to make these red kidney bean patties oil-free, they may turn out too dry. You may use cooking spray to cook to reduce the oil. Also, drain the extra oil from sun-dried tomatoes before adding to the bean patty mixture.

Is it healthy?

Yes! This tasty bean burger is healthy. I have used olive oil which has healthy fats. This recipe is packed with vitamin D, protein, fiber, and other minerals. Overall it’s a healthy burger that can be enjoyed frequently. However, make a healthy bun choice so that it fits your healthy diet.

How can I prevent it from becoming mushy?

When you mash the kidney beans in the bowl do not worry about mashing too much. 85% of the beans should be mashed at that stage. After adding other ingredients to it mix and mash again with your hands. Then, when cooking cook properly from both sides until brown. These veggie bean burger patties won’t become mushy and won’t fall apart as well.

the inside view of sliced kidney bean burger.

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