Vegan walnut and black bean burger
These vegan walnut and black bean burgers are a hearty plant-based main course, served with homemade yeast buns. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the bun dough, grinds the flaxseeds and quinoa and mixes the walnut-black bean mixture into a firm, flavourful patty. Everything from bun to burger comes together in one appliance.
About this recipe
Vegan walnut and black bean burgers with the Thermomix TM7 bring a complete plant-based burger experience to your table: juicy patties and soft homemade buns, all from one all-in-one kitchen machine. This recipe answers the search for vegan burger recipes that actually hold together, thanks to ground flaxseeds and cooked quinoa that bind the black beans and walnuts into firm, grillable patties. The TM7 kneads the yeast dough for the buns until silky and elastic, grinds the flaxseeds to a fine meal in seconds and blends the burger mixture evenly without turning it to mush. It is an ideal quick weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue centerpiece, and the patties freeze beautifully for meal prep. Serve them stacked in warm buns with fresh toppings for a vegan main course that satisfies everyone at the table.
Preparation tips
- Chill the black bean and walnut mixture in the fridge before shaping the patties; the ground flaxseeds absorb moisture as they rest, giving burgers that hold their shape on the grill or in the pan.
- Toast the walnuts briefly in a dry pan before grinding them for the burger mixture; this deepens their nutty flavour and makes the patties taste remarkably savoury without any meat.
- Cook the quinoa ahead and let it cool completely before mixing; warm quinoa makes the burger mixture sticky, while cooled grains distribute evenly and add a pleasant bite to every patty.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the baker's flour in the buns with a gluten-free bread blend and swap the buns entirely for lettuce cups or gluten-free rolls; the walnut and black bean patties stay naturally gluten-free.
- Smoky barbecue variation: add smoked paprika and a spoonful of barbecue sauce to the black bean mixture and top the burgers with grilled pineapple slices for a sweet, smoky summer twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the baker's flour, water and yeast directly in the mixing bowl, so the bun dough starts with gram-precise proportions every single time. [Precision Control]
- With kneading done hands-free, the Thermomix works the yeast dough into an elastic, smooth ball while you shape the burger patties. [Hands-Free]
- Grinding the flaxseeds to a fine meal takes only seconds, releasing their binding power so the black bean patties stay firmly together. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix mixes the black beans and walnuts into a chunky, even burger texture without pulverising them into a paste. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating warms the water for the yeast to the ideal temperature, guaranteeing buns that rise beautifully every bake. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- olive oil
- white sugar
- dried instant yeast
- water
- baker's flour
- salt
- water
- salt
- white quinoa
- flaxseeds