Vegan Black Bean Burger with Quinoa and Walnuts (Gluten-Free)

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

This gluten-free Vegan Black Bean Burger is the perfect plant-based meal for summer entertaining, long weekends, Memorial Day, and Father’s Day! They’re easy, healthy, and packed with protein!

The summer is officially HERE and I am living for mid-day patio drinks on the weekends. While I have no qualms about biting into a big bad ass juicy beefy burger, I figure if we lighten things up we’ve got a little wiggle room for summer cocktails or dessert. So to celebrate summer, I came up with this vegan black bean burger.

Why This Recipe Works

You won’t believe how delicious this vegan black bean burger is! On top of that, it is also:

• Satisfying and hearty
• Gluten-free
• Packed with fibre
• Packed with protein

Key Ingredients

Black soy beans — A darker variety of soy beans, black soy beans are high in fibre and are a great source of nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, and manganese. If you’re using canned beans, be sure to rinse and drain.

Walnuts — Walnuts are a great ingredients to add to your regular meals as they are packed with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals! They also contribute to making the quinoa burger more hearty and satisfying as they have a meaty-like texture.

Quinoa — I use regular quinoa and it’s a great source of plant-based protein and fibre. If you want more flavour added, you can use play around with the liquid you use to cook it.

Seasoning — I use a combination of chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper but feel free to change it to fit your personal preference.

How to Make This Recipe

Step 1: In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the onion and sautee until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds. Set aside in a large bowl.

Step 2: In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they reach a crumb-like consistency. Add to the bowl.

Step 3: Add the black soy beans and puree until smooth. Add to the bowl.

Step 4: Add in the quinoa, tamari, parsley, chili, cumin, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Step 5: Form into 8 patties and place on a baking sheet lined with a silpat. Refrigerate for an hour.

Step 6: When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium high heat. Add the quinoa burgers and cook until brown on both sides. Layer your bun with pickles, tomatoes, avocado, and microgreens, and enjoy!

Expert Tips

For more flavourful quinoa, try cooking it in vegetable broth, mushroom broth, or even juice!

Want to use red quinoa or tri-coloured quinoa? Go for it! The type of quinoa you use won’t affect the texture or flavour of the burgers.

Need to be doing something else in the kitchen? You can bake the patties instead! Simply bake them for 15 to 20 minutes in a 400F oven and you’ve got your hands free to work on something else.

Recipe FAQs

More Recipes You Might Like

Want more plant-based recipes like these black bean burgers? Try these ones:

• Walnut Tacos with Cauliflower and Pickled Beets (Vegan)
• Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower & Chickpeas Tacos
• Tofu Tacos with Vegan Peanut Sauce (Grilled)
• Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower and Chickpea Hard Tacos | Healthy, High Protein Tacos

Have you tried this gluten-free vegan walnut quinoa burger? Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!

Vegan Black Bean Burger with Qunioa and Walnuts (Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free Vegan Black Bean Burger is the perfect plant-based meal for summer entertaining, long weekends, Memorial Day, and Father's Day! They're easy, healthy, and packed with protein!

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CourseDinner

CuisineAmerican

Prep Time15 minutes minutes

Cook Time15 minutes minutes

Total Time30 minutes minutes

Servings8 people

Calories546kcal

AuthorAbbey Sharp

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 sweet onion minced
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 cup cooked quinoa
• ▢ 4 cups walnuts
• ▢ 3 cups black soy beans drained and rinsed
• ▢ 1/4 cup parsley minced
• ▢ 2/3 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
• ▢ 2 tbsp tamari
• ▢ 2 tsp chili powder
• ▢ 2 tsp cumin
• ▢ 2 tsp salt
• ▢ 1/2 tsp pepper

To Serve:

• ▢ Gluten free buns toasted
• ▢ Pickles
• ▢ Tomato sliced
• ▢ Avocado sliced
• ▢ Microgreens

Instructions

• In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the onion and sautee until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds. Set aside in a large bowl.
• In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they reach a crumb-like consistency. Add to the bowl.
• Add the black soy beans and puree until smooth. Add to the bowl.
• Add in the quinoa, tamari, parsley, chili, cumin, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
• Form into 8 patties and place on a baking sheet lined with a silpat. Refrigerate for an hour.
• When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium high heat. Add the patties and cook until brown on both sides.
• Layer your bun with pickles, tomatoes, avocado and microgreens and enjoy!

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Notes

• For more flavourful quinoa, try cooking it in vegetable broth, mushroom broth, or even juice!
• Want to use red quinoa? Go for it! The type of quinoa you use won’t affect the texture or flavour of the quinoa burgers.
• Need to be doing something else in the kitchen? You can bake these quinoa burger patties instead! Simply bake them for 15 to 20 minutes in a 400F oven and you’ve got your hands free to work on something else.

Nutrition

Calories546kcalCarbohydrates38gProtein17gFat40gSaturated Fat4gSodium870mgPotassium586mgFiber10gSugar4gVitamin A375IUVitamin C5.6mgCalcium97mgIron4.1mg

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Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.