Try these scrumptious and grill-worthy vegan oatmeal burgers that are packed with flavor and nutrition! You will surely enjoy a burger that’s both delicious and healthy in this easy vegan recipe!
Looking for more grill recipes? Try my vegan Filipino Chicken Barbecue (Veggie Chicken Inasal) or my Filipino Grilled Mushrooms (Vegan Isaw) or my Grilled Eggplant with Coconut Milk!
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What is a Vegan Oatmeal Burger?
A vegan oatmeal burger is a filling, plant-based burger patty made with oats, white beans, tomato sauce, spices, and seasoning. The base is made of oats and white beans, which provide a satisfying texture, and the seasonings give a rich taste, making this a healthy and simple meal to prepare.
The combination of the ingredients and the forming of the mixture into patties results in a delightful alternative to meat-based oat burgers, ideal for a healthy lifestyle. Burgers are usually pan-fried till golden brown on both sides, producing a firm, delicious patty.
These burgers, which are high in fiber and plant-based protein, make for a nutritious and filling lunch or dinner. Are you ready to give this veggie burger recipe a try? Learn more about this dish and cook it yourself today!
Variations
- Mexican-Inspired: Add corn, jalapeños, black beans, and smoky paprika, salsa for bold tastes.
- BBQ-Flavored: Serve with coleslaw and BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and green bell peppers.
- Mediterranean Style: Serve with hummus or tzatziki, and garnish with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, oregano, and parsley.
Substitutions
- Oil: If you don't have olive oil on hand, avocado, vegetable or canola oil works. You may use water or vegetable broth to moisten the mixture or to sauté the onions for a lower-fat option.
- Onion: Use yellow onion, shallots, or scallions instead of red onion, if unavailable.
- Beans: You may replace white beans with chickpeas for a similar flavor, black beans for bold taste, and lentils for a heartier texture.
- Tomato Sauce: Alternatively, you can use ketchup, salsa, or crushed tomatoes instead of tomato purée or sauce.
- Herbs: If cilantro is not available, substitute parsley, mint, or basil.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days or in a freezer for one month.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- olive oil
- red onion
- white beans
- tomato purée or tomato sauce
- quick oats
- cilantro
- juice of half a lemon
- cumin powder
- coriander powder
- cayenne pepper
- sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon oil and cook onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove and allow it to cool down.
In a mixing bowl, add beans and mash with a fork, then add tomato purée, oats, cilantro, lemon juice, spices, onion, and mix until combined:
Divide into 3 balls and press with your hands to form 3 patties. Then heat a pan or skillet with 2 tablespoons oil on medium heat, cook patties until golden brown:
Serve as a burger in buns or eat with rice. Enjoy!
Top Tips
- Make sure to use quick oats, rolled oats take longer to cook.
- Fresh or canned white beans work, use whatever you have on hand.
- If you want smaller patties, you can easily divide the patties into 6.
FAQ
Vegan Oatmeal Burgers
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 200 grams white beans drained and washed
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ⅔ cups quick oats
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- juice of half lemon
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon oil and cook onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the stove and allow it to cool down.
- In a mixing bowl, add beans and mash with a fork.
- Then, add tomato sauce, oats, cilantro, lemon juice, spices, and onion, and mix until combined.
- Divide into 3 balls and press with your hands to form 3 patties.
- Heat a pan with 2 tablespoons oil on medium heat, and cook patties on both sides until golden brown.
- Serve it as a burger or eat it with rice.
Mae says
Wow. This burger looks so delicious and definitely healthy. Yum!
Becky says
if you don't have white beans can you use chickpeas?