These oat and black bean veggie burgers with corn salsa make a filling meal option that can be prepped ahead and serve with fresh vegetables.
If you buy the frozen veggie burgers at the grocery store, cross them off your list. If you’re hesitant about veggie burgers, try these right away. If you think veggie burgers taste like cardboard, whip these up. Seriously. They’re really good!
My sister sent me the recipe for these burgers that she put together. She told me they were so good that she doesn’t even buy her regular brand from the grocery store anymore! I love veggie burgers and couldn’t wait to give these a try. 
When you prep this meatless burger, your kitchen will look and smell like springtime (something a lot of us need right now with all the bad weather across the country). There are a bunch of different veggies in these burgers that provide great flavor and texture.
As always, the nice thing about this recipe is that you can substitute your favorite vegetables, beans, and even seasonings.
You might also like to try my Chickpea-Quinoa Burgers with Sun Dried Tomatoes recipe. This is another oldie-but-goodie recipe that I need to update the photos for, but they’re delicious.
One of my all-time favorite recipes on the site is another fab meatless dish with wonderful salsa: Grilled Tofu Tostadas with Tomato-Mango Salsa. I swear I could eat that salsa with a spoon!
This black bean burger recipe includes panko breadcrumbs, which are larger in texture than regular breadcrumbs — they have a flaky texture. Some say they’re better for frying and baking because they don’t absorb oil as easily as regular breadcrumbs and, therefore, stay crispier.
I made Corn Salsa as a topping for the burgers (don’t forget the tortilla chips!), but you can top them with whatever floats your boat — cheese, avocado, sour cream, lettuce, mustard… again, that’s the beauty of these burgers!
Once cooked, you can pop these burgers in the freezer to enjoy another time. They’re perfect when you need a quick lunch.
Enjoy these Black Bean Veggie Burgers with Corn Salsa soon. I’m willing to bet you won’t go back to the store-bought variety once you taste these!
Click here for the corn salsa recipe.
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Oat and Black Bean Veggie Burgers with Corn Salsa
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Hearty veggie burgers packed with beans, oats, and a vibrant corn salsa. A satisfying and flavorful vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (454 g) black beans
- 1 each carrot
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup red pepper
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 each garlic cloves
- 1 cups (237 ml) salsa
- 1 cups (237 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
For the Corn Salsa
For the Burgers
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray two baking sheets with nonstick spray.
- Add carrots to a bowl with water, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes. Cool, then combine with black beans in a food processor; blend until smooth with some chunks remaining.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add celery, red pepper, onion, garlic, salsa, breadcrumbs, oatmeal, flour, Creole seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Form mixture into medium-sized patties and place on baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sauté the onion, garlic, red pepper, and celery before adding them to the bean mixture.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs or oats, one tablespoon at a time, until it holds its shape.
- These burgers freeze well! Cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap before storing in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs in the veggie burger recipe?
Yes, you can use regular breadcrumbs, but the texture may be slightly different since panko is coarser and provides a lighter crunch.
What vegetables can I use as substitutes in the oat and black bean burgers?
You can substitute with your favorite vegetables such as grated carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers to add different flavors and textures.
How can I adjust the seasoning in the corn salsa for more flavor?
Feel free to add lime juice, chopped cilantro, or diced jalapeños to the corn salsa to enhance the flavor according to your preference.
