Kidney bean veggie burgers

Homemade veggie burgers made with kidney beans, tasty and easy to shape, that can hold their own against shop-bought patties. Rich in plant protein and fibre, they go in a burger bun, on a salad or alongside vegetables for a complete, budget-friendly meal.

Prep: 20 min  |  Cooking: 12 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 200 kcal · 15 g protein · 21 g carbohydrate · 3 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 tins of kidney beans
• 1 onion
• 4 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 egg (or 2 tbsp flaxseed)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 cloves of garlic

Method

1. Mash the drained kidney beans with a fork.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, the oats, the egg, the cumin, salt and pepper.
3. Shape the mixture into patties.
4. Brown them for 5 to 6 minutes on each side in a frying pan with a little oil.

Nutritional benefits

These veggie burgers are an excellent source of plant protein and fibre thanks to the kidney beans, with strong filling power and a low glycaemic index. The oats add extra fibre and bind the mixture. Made at home, they avoid the additives and excess salt of ready-made patties. Served with a grain (bread, rice), they offer a complete protein profile.

Variations and substitutions

• Vegan: replace the egg with ground flaxseed and water.
• Use chickpeas or lentils instead of the beans.
• Spiced: smoked paprika, coriander, chilli.
• As a burger: in a wholemeal bun with raw vegetables and sauce.

Storage and make-ahead

These burgers keep for 3 days in the fridge and can be frozen (raw or cooked), which is handy for quick meals. Reheat them in a frying pan or the oven. The raw mixture can also be shaped ahead of time.

💡 Good to know

If the mixture is too wet, add more oats; if it is too dry, a little water or oil. Let the patties rest for 10 minutes before cooking so they hold together better.

Related reading

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The foods in this recipe: kidney beans · onion · oats · egg · flaxseed.

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