Smoky Tempeh Black Bean Burgers
Soft and moist veggie burgers with black beans and tempeh for a protein boost!
Ingredients
Burgers
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- 1 tsp soy sauce or 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 15-ounce can can cooked black beans about 1 and 1/2 cup drained
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 cup chopped tempeh
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup coconut bacon for topping (optional)
Sweet and Spicy Glaze
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp tomato paste
Garlic Sauce
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Burgers
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and garlic. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until onions start to brown.
- Next, add the diced carrot and red bell pepper. Drizzle the soy sauce and stir. Cook for another 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to the bowl of a food processor.
- Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, almond flour, tomato paste, almond butter, cooked black beans, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and liquid smoke. Pulse for 5-7 seconds or until the black beans are roughly mashed. You don't want to process too much. Keep some beans whole.
- Then, add the tempeh and process for another 3 seconds until just incorporated.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the toasted pine nuts. You can sub for crushed roasted cashews if you prefer. Nuts add a nice crunch.
- Using your hands, form 3 burger patties and place them on a plate lined with parchment paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, cook the burgers on each side for 3-5 minutes, until slightly brown. Use a large spatula to flip the burgers carefully, as they are soft they are delicate. Once cooked, brush the top and sides with the sweet & spicy glaze.
- To assemble: Toast your buns. Transfer the burger to a bun, and top it with 2 tbsp of coconut bacon and 2 tbsp of garlic sauce. Add your favorite toppings: salad, tomatoes, etc, and serve. You can also serve these "bunless" with a salad or green veggies on the side.
Sweet and Spicy Glaze
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients together.
Garlic Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more or less water.
Notes
If your burgers appear too soft or moist, add more almond or oat flour until you get a soft, non-sticky consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Burger | Calories: 391 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.6 g | Protein: 20.1 g | Fat: 20.3 g | Fiber: 11.3 g | Sugar: 4.2 g