Bean Burgers

Some Recipes With Beans

MAHARAGE YA NAZI/ KIDNEY BEANS IN COCONUT MILK

Maharage ya nazi/ kidney beans in coconut milk is a popular Swahili dish which is made from kidney beans, very simple spices, tomatoes and coconut milk. In the Kiswahili language maharage is red kidney beans and nazi is coconut. 

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BEAN & CORN QUESADILLA

Quesadillas! Who doesn’t go mad over crispy tortillas stuffed with cheesy goodness? A versatile dish, one can stuff it with meat, seafood or vegetables. Serve it with guacamole, salsa or any dip or sauce of your choice. The possibilities are endless.

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RAJMA MASALA | RED KIDNEY BEAN CURRY

Rajma Masala or simply known as Rajma is a popular North Indian curry dish which is usually enjoyed with rice. Healthy, filling and rich in protein, it is comfort food for so many.

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VEGETARIAN NACHOS |VEGGIE LOADED NACHOS

Vegetarian Nachos is an easy throw together kind of dish to serve as starters for your party or enjoy it as a meal during the lazy weekend as it is loaded with veggie and beans.

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VEGETARIAN TACO BOATS

Vegetarian Taco Boats are easy to make, delicious and excellent as a meal for Taco Nights or as appetizer or starter option for any get together parties. What I like about this recipe is that it comes together in a matter of few minutes as the boat shells are ready. Make the filling with canned beans and corn and ready salsa or homemade one.

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BAKED VEGGIE EMPANADAS

Baked Veggie Empanada, made using a wholewheat pastry with a filling of fresh red beans, potato and corn. Serve as a snack or as a meal with a salad and homemade Tomato Salsa.

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GITHERI

Githeri is a one pot traditional Kikuyu dish that is made from beans and white maize (corn). It is a delicious, easy to prepare, protein rich dish which can be enjoyed on its own or with ugali or chapati.

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MEXICAN SALAD

Mexican Salad is a great, healthy salad with flavours from Mexican staples like beans, corn, cilantro, tomato and spices. Enjoy it as a light meal.

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MEXICAN MOLLETE

Mexican Mollete is a traditional open faced sandwich using refried beans, cheese and served with Pico de Gallo. Tasty and filling, its pretty popular as restuarant, cafe and street food.

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Ingredients Required For Bean Burgers

Kidney Beans

Use canned or dried beans. If you are using dried kidney beans or rajma then soak them overnight in warm water. Next day drain out the water and wash the beans. Cook the beans with enough water and little salt in a pressure cooker, Instant Pot or in a saucepan. Usually 3 whistles is enough for the pressure cooker. When using the IP I set it on pressure cook, 5 minutes. If you cook the beans in a saucepan it will take longer.If you don’t have red beans, you can easily replace them with black or white beans.

Onion

Use red, white or yellow onion. We need to chop some finely for the patties and the guacamole. The rest can be sliced or cut into rings.

Tomato

We need some finely chopped for the guacamole. We need tomato slices for the burger.

Beetroot

I add some grated beetroot as it gives the patties a lovely red colour. Can replace it with carrots if you wish.

Jalapeno

Finely chopped for the patties and some for the guacamole.

Garlic

Peeled and minced for the patties.

Salt

Need salt of your choice for the patties and the guacamole. Adjust according to your taste.

Black Pepper Powder

Add some to the patties and some to the guacamole.

Cooked Rice

I generally use up leftover rice. You can easily replace the rice with cooked quinoa, millet, mashed potato or sweet potato.

Chickpea Flour

I roast the chickpea flour lightly in a pan till I get aroma. If you don’t want to use chickpea flour, replace it with bread crumbs or cornstarch.

Lemon Or Lime Juice

We need some to add to the patties and the guacamole. I don’t go in a frenzy if I don’t have lime. Lemon juice tastes equally good in a guacamole.

Taco | Fajita Seasoning

I have this aromatic taco seasoning that I bought from a Farmer’s Market. So I use it mostly for all my TexMex recipes. If you don’t have any, add some cumin, coriander, paprika and red chilli powders.

Coriander | Cilantro

Fresh coriander or cilantro, chop some with the tender stalks too. Will be adding some to the patties and also the guacamole.

Oil

Any oil of your choice. Need some to lightly pan fry the patties. You can also opt to bake them or cook them on the grill.

Avocado

Use 1 medium or 2 small avocados. Cut the avocado into half, remove the seed and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.

Salad Leaves

Any salad leaves of your choice.

Burger Buns

Use any of your choice. I like to use the Ozery brand sandwich buns. This way you have a burger that is less ‘bready’ and more of the pattis.

Cheese

Opt for cheddar or Montrey Jack cheese.

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BEAN BURGERS

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These Bean burgers with some Tex Mex flavours are so hearty, filling, flavourful and healthy too. You can bake, pan fry or grill the bean patties. Enjoy them with buns or simply with a salad and guacamole. After trying out this simple bean burger recipe you'll stop buying those flavourless frozen ones.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

CHILLING TIME 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Main Meal

Cuisine TexMex

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

FOR THE BEAN PATTIES

• 2 cups red kidney beans cooked
• ¼ cup onion finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno finely chopped
• 1-2 tbsp lemon | lime juice
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• 1 tsp taco seasoning
• ¾ cup rice cooked
• ¼ cup fresh coriander chopped
• ½ cup beetroot grated
• 2-3 tbsp chickpea flour
• 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
• ½ tsp pepper powder
• 3-4 tbsp oil

FOR THE GUACAMOLE:

• 1 medium avocado
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup tomato finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh coriander chopped
• 2 tbsp onion finely chopped
• 1-2 tbsp lemon |lime juice
• ¼ tsp pepper powder
• ½ -1 jalapeno finely chopped

FOR THE BEAN BURGERS

• 6 Burger Buns
• 2 cups salad leaves of your choice
• Some onion slices
• Some tomato slices
• 6 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

PREPARATION OF THE BEAN PATTIES

• Make sure that the cooked or tinned beans are not wet, pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
• Mash the beans lightly.
• Add the chopped onion, cooked rice, grated beetroot, salt, pepper, coriander, jalapeno, garlic, taco seasoning, lemon juice and paprika.
• Also add chickpea flour and mix well.
• Divide the mixture into 6 parts.
• Shape each part into a round pattie. Make sure it is the size of the buns you are going to use.
• Leave the patties in the fridge for 1 hour or overnight.
• Heat some oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
• Cook the patties on both sides till they are golden brown.
• Each side may take about 4-5 minutes.
• Keep the bean patties on a kitchen towel till required.

PREPARATION OF GUACAMOLE

• Cut the avocado into half. Remove the seed.
• Scoop out the pulp into a mixing bowl.
• Mash it lightly with a fork.
• Add the chopped onion, tomato, coriander, lemon juice, jalapeno, salt and pepper.
• Mix well.

PREPARATION OF BEAN BURGER

• Lightly toast the buns. I skipped the butter as we will be using guacamole.
• On one half of the bun spread some guacamole.
• Add some salad leaves.
• Place the cooked bean patti.
• Top with sliced tomatoes, onion and cheddar cheese slice.
• Cover with the other part of the bun.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

Add grated carrot instead of beetroot.

Can replace the cooked rice with mashed potato.

Add seasoning and flavouring of your choice.

Can use breadcrumbs or corn starch instead of chickpea flour.

 

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