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The Best "No Bean" Burgers

These hearty, flavorful "No Bean" Burgers are the perfect plant-based alternative to traditional burgers.
Course: Main Course

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked BLACK rice also called Forbidden Rice
  • 4 cups sweet potatoes cooked and mashed (Hannah Yams or white sweet potatoes are preferred to the wetter orange yam variety)
  • 1 14.5-oz can salt-free fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup red onion chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1 large carrot finely chopped (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1 bunch cilantro finely chopped
  • 12 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 4 Tbsp salt-free chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • Drain the tomatoes, saving the tomato juice from the can.
  • Sauté the onion in the tomato juice until soft.
  • You can purée the tomatoes in the food processor fitted with the “S” blade or leave them whole.
  • Add the chopped carrot, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until soft and cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to mix. I prefer to use latex-free food service gloves and mix the ingredients with my hands.
  • Chill the mixture several hours or overnight.
  • Make ½ cup individual patties and place them on a baking tray lined with a silicone mat. Bake for 30-45 minutes until you are able to flip them over very easily without them sticking. After you flip them, bake for another 20-30 minutes.
  • Top the burgers with toppings of your choice. We love these on a gluten-free bun with sauerkraut and barbecue sauce!