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Black Bean Mushroom Burgers

January 15, 2020 By Diane Smith 16 Comments

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If you’re craving meat but want to stick with your whole food plant-based diet, try these Black Bean Mushroom burgers.

I know that mushrooms add a “beefy” flavor and I also had seen an episode of America’s Test Kitchen that talked about this quality called “umami” in other foods. If you find that giving up meat is tough then these flavors might help you make the transition.

Black Bean Mushroom Burgers

Also, I recently answered a reader’s question about craving meat that you can read in this article: Reader Questions: Craving Meat and Hungry All the Time?”

I created these black bean mushroom burgers to have some “beefy” umami-tasting substitutions – mushrooms, soy sauce, red wine, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Plant-Based Mushroom Burger Recipe

Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for about 10 minutes. Once they are plump, drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, saute the onions in water or vegetable broth until golden. Follow by adding in the mushrooms, garlic, and cumin. You want to cook the mushrooms until they start to juice then add in the soy sauce and red wine. If you’d prefer not to use wine, try replacing it with vegetable broth.

Black Bean Burger Mushrooms

Set this aside to cool. The toasted bread should be torn into pieces and crumbled in a food processor then placed aside in a bowl. Add the mushroom mix, sun-dried tomatoes, and black beans to the food processor and pulse to just combine. You want to leave some chunky bits, so be sure not to over-process.

Add this black bean and mushroom burger mix into the bread crumbs and make into 4 patties.

Add to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake about 5 minutes until brown, then flip and repeat.

Mushrooms

Plant-Based Mushroom Burger Toppings

I don’t know about you, but I love the traditional toppings like ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickles, onion, tomato, and lettuce but these would also be great topped with sauerkraut or chili. And, you might enjoy this Thousand Island Dressing with your burger.

Have a look at these black bean inspired recipes:

  • Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Cream
  • Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes
  • Black Bean, Beet Burger
  • Black Bean Brownies

Burgers are customizable and a great canvas to layer tons of flavors. You literally have so many options to build flavor. You can keep it simple like onion, lettuce, and pickles. Make your own homemade pickles for burgers and wraps and it’s all the more delicious.

But on the other hand, you can kick your burger up several notches by adding fresh pico de gallo, avocado and maybe some grilled peppers for a southwestern black bean mushroom burger.  You could even freshen it up with my Mango Salsa and serve it with a side of chips.

Add kimchi, sesame seeds, bean sprouts, and vegan wasabi mayo for an Asian-style burger.

Pair this mushroom black bean burger with some Thick-Cut Seasoned Fries with Chipotle Sauce or a side of Broccoli Waldorf Salad.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Black Bean Mushroom Burger! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

Originally posted Dec 11, 2011.

Black Bean Burger
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3.97 from 77 votes

Black Bean Mushroom Burger

Hearty and delicious you won’t miss the meat. The black beans and mushrooms are the perfect combination and this burger can be decked out with so many seasons and toppings, you’ll serve it over and over again. Light enough for the ladies but satisfying enough for the men.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Mesh Strainer
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Non-stick pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Food Processor
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup onions chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium tamari
  • 7-8 sun-dried tomatoes (packed without oil ) or enough for about 1/4 cup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3 slices whole grain bread lightly toasted (about 3 cups)
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans (no salt) rinsed and drained (or 1 1/2 cups homemade)
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 whole grain buns
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Instructions

  • Preheat over to 375 degrees.
  • Soak sun-dried tomatoes in about 1/2 cup hot water for 10 minutes. Drain. In the meantime, heat the 1/4 cup water over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, garlic, cumin, and cook until mushrooms have released their juices, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add red wine and tamari and cook to reduce in half. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Tear toasted bread into pieces and place in a food processor. Process until broken down into crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a medium bowl. Add the mushroom mixture and beans to the food processor along with the sun-dried tomatoes; pulse until combined, but not smooth. Leave some chunky bits. Scoop mixture into the bowl with the bread crumbs; season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix ingredients together and divide into 4 equal portions. With dampened hands, shape each portion into eight patties, about 3 1/2." Place burgers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brown burgers on one side, about 10 minutes. Flip to brown on the other side for another 10, watching to make sure they don't overcook.
  • Enjoy with all of the burger fixins’.

Notes

Label is for burger patty only

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean Mushroom Burger
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1.3
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Sodium
 
507.6
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
27.9
g
9
%
Fiber
 
6.8
g
28
%
Sugar
 
3.9
g
4
%
Protein
 
10.2
g
20
%
Vitamin C
 
6.6
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
3.4
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Junis

    June 9, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Hi I am new in this I need to change my diet into eating healthier

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      June 9, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      Hey there, I’m so glad you want to jump on board eating a plant-based diet! Be sure to check out my “Start Here” page as you’ll find helpful articles. Does it seem a bit overwhelming? Let me know your biggest challenge and I’ll try to steer you in the right direction. Oh, and if you feel like it, you can join my email newsletter list. I’ll send you a couple of recipes and an article about once a week. All the best.

      Reply
  2. Isabelle

    September 16, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    Hi there,

    What can I use instead of red wine? (Not alcohol)
    And the sundried tomatoes, are they the ones you use from a jar?

    Many thanks,
    Isabelle

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      September 17, 2018 at 8:07 am

      You could use vegetable broth for the wine or mix with some grape juice. I think all grape juice would be too sweet. For the sun-dried tomatoes, they are the ones not from the jar, but the ones usually in a package. These need to be soaked first. If you are allowed or a bit of oil you can use the jarred ones and rinse them under hot water first. They won’t need any soaking.

      Reply
  3. Suzanne

    January 8, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    Thank you so much. I absolutely love this recipe. I have tried other black bean burger recipes however they are always a little dry. This is moist and very tasty.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      January 9, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Thanks, Suzanne, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Anna

    February 7, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    Looking at the nutrition label this is quite high in sodium – what can I do to lessen the impact and still keep the great taste? Dealing with high blood pressure I need to keep the sodium down. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      February 8, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      Hi Anna, thanks for bringing that to my attention. It did have a lot, due, most likely to the soy sauce. I updated the recipe to use low sodium tamari which helps. It’s down to around 500 instead of over 1000. It’s still relatively high so you could substitute the soy sauce with a little balsamic vinegar or more red wine. Bragg’s liquid aminos are also high in sodium so I wouldn’t recommend that. These burgers are very forgiving so leaving it out shouldn’t affect the end product much.

      Reply
  5. Gemma

    February 9, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Wow this sounds like such a delicious recipe. I’m trying to have a more plant based diet, so discovering your blog will definitley be helpful! xo

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      February 10, 2020 at 8:02 am

      That sounds great! I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  6. Janice Runyon

    April 5, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Hey! I loved the burgers, is there a way to make the recipe to look like a meatloaf?
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      April 5, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      Hey Janice, I’m so glad you enjoyed the burger recipe! I think you could most definitely try it as a meatloaf. You might want to add a little ketchup or BBQ sauce on top before you bake it. I also have a BBQ Meatloaf recipe, if that interests you… Bake at 350°F in a loaf pan for 50-60 minutes or until firm. If the top gets too brown, cover in foil.

      Reply
  7. Jeanie

    May 21, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    I need to be gluten free. How much dried bread crumbs should I use to replace the whole wheat bread?

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      May 21, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      Hey Jeanie, I tested 1 1/2 pieces of whole-grain bread and it was about 1 cup of crumbs (so the three pieces that are in the recipe would be 2 cups), but dried bread crumbs would probably be smaller than these, and 2 cups of those might be too much. Without having directly tested the recipe I recommend that you start with 1 cup of the dried bread crumb and see about the consistency of the burgers once combined with all of the ingredients. It shouldn’t be too wet or too dry. You can always add more if they seem too wet. You can also try cornmeal or gluten-free oats as a binder, but again, work up to the amount. I hope that helps.

      Reply
  8. Jean

    January 13, 2021 at 7:13 am

    Hi Diane,

    This is the best burger recipe I’ve tried. Nice and moist, whereas some others I’ve tried are dry. I substituted a capful of red wine vinegar for the wine and it gave it that little bit of a bite. Will use this recipe as my ‘go-to’ burger recipe from now on.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      January 13, 2021 at 11:55 am

      Hi Jean, thanks for the feedback and recipe substitution idea. I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!! 🥰

      Reply

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