The Best Non-Beef Burger Ever

I love a good burger.  And no matter what the situation,  I’d rather die than have a “portobello” burger as a healthy alternative.

For me, non-beef burgers have always been a non-option.

Over the last year though, I’ve found myself adopting healthier choices and simply making smarter decisions when it comes to the food I fuel my body with. When I first heard about Joyous Health’s inspiring recipes , I wasn’t ever expecting to find a non-beef burger recipe that I would love. I was really hoping to find some healthy recipes, maybe a few salads, that were quick and easy to make.

ENTER THE BLACK BEAN BURGER.

This is literally the mecca of non-beef burgers. It’s outstanding. And it’s incredibly healthy. AND it’s easy to make.

I’ve made this recipe three times in the last month and will probably make it many more times throughout the summer. I would even be bold enough to prep these bad boys and bring them to a meat-lovers BBQ.

You can find the original recipe here or read on to see how it’s done:

Part 1: In a food processor, blend 1 can of black beans and then add two eggs.

Looks good, huh? I swear, it gets better.

Part 2: In a sauce pan, sautée half a white onion (finely chopped) and 6 finely chopped cremini mushrooms. Set aside.

Part 3: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of steel cut oats, 1/4 cup of hemp hearts, 1 tbsp of cumin, 1 tbsp of cayenne, and five, thinly sliced sun dried tomatoes.

Combine the items from Part 1 with Part 3. If the mixture is too watery, add more hemp hearts. Then add Part 2 into the bowl and combine all ingredients. Form the mixture into six medium-sized pattys and grill on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side or until the patty turns golden brown.

Do you have a non-beef burger recipe that you can’t get enough of?! Tell us about it in the comment section below!