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$2 Meal Week day 5: Black Bean and Brown Rice Burgers

By Heather • March 23, 2012 • Black beans, Burgers, GF Mains, Onion, Rice, Rice & Noodles, Zucchini

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$2 Meal: Black Bean and Brown Rice Burgers

I am 5 days into Codewe’s $2 A Day challenge, in which you are challenged to live on the same budget that 20 million Ugandans have to, and I have to say, I’m so glad I’ve done it. I’ve realised that not only can you eat on such a strict budget – albeit with a little planning and a bit more effort – the situation has pushed me into taking risks that I wouldn’t have taken and changing up some cooking habits that needed to be changed.

I’ve also realised that a little food can actually feed a lot. This recipe, with just 1/2 cup rice, 2 cups beans, 1 onion and not even a whole zucchini, makes enough to feed 4 as a main meal, with a little salad added in. I’ll be eating these for lunch for the rest of the week!

You’ll need:
(Makes 8 burgers)
1/2 cup brown rice
2 cups soaked and pre-cooked black beans
1 onion, diced
1/2 zucchini, diced

Place the rice in a pan with 1 cup water and bring to the boil
Bring it down to a simmer and place the lid on the pan
Cook until the water is all gone but before the rice burns to the bottom!
Drain the rice and set aside
Fry the onion and zucchini in a little oil until the onion is brown
Add in the black beans and cook for 5-7 minutes
Remove from the heat and place 2/3 of the mixture in a blender and blend for a few seconds – no more
Place this back into the pan with the other mixture, add in the rice, and mix thoroughly
Allow the mixture to sit and cool for 10 minutes
Divide into 8 portions and shape into patties
Heat a little oil in a pan, and when hot, place 2 burgers into it
Fry for about 4-5 minutes on both sides, then remove from the pan
Repeat with all the other burgers until they’re all cooked
Store any leftovers in the fridge until they’re needed – eat them within a week though!

These burgers are absolutely fantastic served on top of spinach leaves with tomato, and with lime juice and hot sauce drizzled on top!

The great thing about this recipe is that it actually provides a whole protein, and it’s not too hard to make. Beans and rice together are actually the best thing on the planet. Try them and let me know what you think!

Please don’t forget that you can donate to Codewe and directly help them reach for this year – to create a water source for our tree nursery and fund future agricultural training products – by donating here: http://codewe.org/how-you-can-help/donate/

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Heather

Heather Parry is an English nomad, writer, editor and an unlikely foodie, coming from a Yorkshire background that mainly centred around meat-and-two-veg dinners and a very fussy childhood diet that didn’t even include pasta until she was 18. She can neck a tin of green peas in under ten seconds.

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136 Comments

  • Reply Kathie Snuffer April 14, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Can’t wait to try these!

    • Reply tonya March 28, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      mine completely fell apart. probably wont try again but they tasted delicious when i ate them with a fork

    • Reply debra March 23, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      this is a yummy recipe:. in respect to the falling apart. i chill dough one hr. i also substitute zuchini and onions (which have alot of moisture) with one roasted sweet potato and my homemade taco seasoning. cumin is excellent with these flavors giving this recipe a spainish flair.

  • Reply Hevs April 17, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    Hooray! What did you think of them, Kathie?

    • Reply Nita January 20, 2015 at 3:24 am

      Made these tonight, and it was hard for them to stay together when cooking them into patties.
      Suggestions? Adding egg perhaps?

  • Reply Gordon April 21, 2012 at 12:02 am

    These actually look pretty tasty, been meaning to try more brown rice rather than white rice for a while too.

    • Reply mie March 20, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      I like to bake my brown rice. I tend to make 4 big pans of baked brown rice at a time then freeze most of it in sandwich bags. It only takes 3.5 min to thaw in the microwave once the bag has been removed.
      1 1/2 cups brown rice, medium or short grain
      2 1/2 cups water
      1 tablespoon coconut oil
      1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
      pre heat oven to 375*
      put all ingredients in a 8X8 glass baking dish and cover with tin foil
      bake for 1 hour and 10 min
      let rice cool before freezing.

      • Reply Lesa February 24, 2016 at 6:14 am

        Love, love, love. ..this idea! So much easier than stove top I betcha! Going to give it a try.
        Favorite rice : WAHANI LONG GRAIN MIXED.
        Usually available at whole food style, trader Joe, and natural markets.

      • Reply Anonymous October 4, 2016 at 4:29 am

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  • Reply Dr Lisa @ Naked Moxie April 21, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    These sound awesome! Can’t wait to try them. Thanks and gonna share it on fb.

  • Reply Hevs April 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Gordy, they’re a great introduction to brown rice as the way they’re cooked keeps the rice a little squishier than it normally is!

    Lisa, thank you! I have never served these to someone who didn’t like them so I think you’ll have fun with them 🙂

  • Reply Al September 8, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Had them for lunch! OM NOM NOM.

    🙂

  • Reply Julia September 19, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    This mixture was phenomenal, but I couldn’t get these patties to stick together! Do you have any recommendations?

    • Reply Lavender Grey October 30, 2015 at 11:35 pm

      Just a thought…aquafaba (chickpea brine, or even black bean brine) just may do the trick in helping to keep the burgers together. It is used as an egg replacement in baking, meringue, etc. I think I’ll give that a try when I make these. Actually looking forward to trying this recipe after being unsatisfied with many bean burger recipes.

  • Reply Hevs September 19, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Hi Julia!

    Are you blending the mixture together a little? Is it too sticky or not sticky enough? A little flour can help to shape the patties, but the beans should really serve as the binder in this recipe. If you think the mixture is a little too dry, adding in some soy sauce or balsamic vinegar can help too.

    Let me know how you get on, we’ll get to the bottom of this!

    Heather

    • Reply Thomas February 25, 2015 at 12:24 pm

      Nutritional yeast is an excellent vegan-friendly binder.

  • Reply Ashley September 22, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    I just made these supper. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed them. I was very pleased to find a veggie burger recipe that didn’t have a million ingredients in it and tasted good too!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Ashley! I’m glad you both liked them.

  • Reply Ruth September 26, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I will try these ASAP. I applaud you for challenging yourself this way..
    It would be a great exercise of us all.

  • Reply Hevs September 26, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Thanks Ruth! That’s really nice of you to say. We should all challenge ourselves sometimes, I think!

    Ashley, it’s great to hear that you enjoyed them so much! You’re making me want to make them again tonight!

  • Reply Jen October 1, 2012 at 1:10 am

    Would canned black beans work?

  • Reply Hevs October 1, 2012 at 1:21 am

    Of course! Just be sure to strain them well 🙂

  • Reply Bridget @ The Road Not Processed October 4, 2012 at 2:10 am

    These are superb. So simple yet nutritious. Can’t wait to try, thanks!

  • Reply Hevs October 5, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Thanks for the lovely comment Bridget! I hope you like them as much as everyone in my household does 🙂

  • Reply Becky October 6, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    has anyone tried freezing these? sounds like an awesome thing to make in a big batch and freeze for future meals 🙂

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 8:55 pm

      You know, even I haven’t tried freezing these! I think that it would work well though, and may even make them better!

  • Reply Mike October 9, 2012 at 5:34 am

    I wonder if this would bake well, instead of frying them?

  • Reply Hevs October 9, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Hi Becky! I haven’t frozen these but I’m certain they’d freeze up perfectly. Just place them in between pieces of wax paper to make sure they don’t stick together 🙂

    Hi Mike, I am pretty sure that they’ll bake really nicely, let me know how it goes!

  • Reply Lissy October 27, 2012 at 11:24 pm

    Do you think these would work with quinoa instead of brown rice? they look delicious.

  • Reply Andrea Jackson October 28, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Hi I am in the process of making these… they smell fantastic so far… I have the same problem with them not sticking together well..
    I think they are to wet (used canned beans) but I am sure they will taste fabulous..

    Also. I host an online calendar of $5 and Free Things To Do… it is for Toronto On Canada (didn’t notice where you are) but I would love to put a link to your $2 a week meal plan or where ever you got the plan from… Let me know if this is okay with you (or we could put the whole planner on but I am sure you would rather the traffic)

    Bye for Now
    Andrea

  • Reply Hevs October 31, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Hi Lissy,

    So sorry for my lack of reply until now; I’m sure these would work with quinoa too but you might need to use more than rice, and possibly a little flour to bind them together more. I do have a recipe for quiinoa and split pea burgers that I think you would like too 🙂

    Heather

  • Reply Hevs October 31, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    Hi Andrea! Thanks for your message; I would love for you to link to the plan! It’s an original plan so there’s no other source, it is only on this site 🙂

    I used to live in Toronto and I love that city. There’s also a place called Manpuku which is in the Grange food court opposite OCAD. You might want to list them too as they do amazing Japanese food, some of which is $4 for a whole dish! Really great food and great service too.

    Thanks for reaching out and please send me the link when you do post it up!

    Have a great one,

    Heather

  • Reply Sewwhat November 18, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I just made these burgers: FANTASTIC!!!

  • Reply Hevs November 19, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    I’m so glad you like them, Sewwhat! They’re still in regular rotation in my house 🙂

  • Reply Emily January 2, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    This may have been answered, but Im too lazy to read all the comments! 🙂 How did you get the mixture to stick together while frying. I had no trouble forming patties, but once I tried to flip them, they fell apart. Ideas?? Love your recipes!

  • Reply Hevs January 5, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    Hi Emily! So sorry for my tardy response, I was taking a vacation home for the holidays! Ground flax or breadcrumbs can help if the mixture is too sticky, if it’s too dry something as simple as a little water will help! Did you remember to blend 2/3 of the mixture for a few seconds?

  • Reply ruth January 21, 2013 at 5:51 am

    Is there any way we can print your recipes or store them?

  • Reply Hevs January 21, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Hi Ruth! As of now I believe you can only bookmark the page, but this week I’ll be working on the RSS and making things printable 🙂

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  • Reply Yoly February 9, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    I added the whole zucchini as it wasn’t huge and a handful of Cremini mushrooms for their earthy taste. I could definitely see adding different flavors to it, maybe peppers or spice. But it was a lovely burger to start with.

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Cremini mushrooms! That sounds delicious. I’ll have to give that a try!

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  • Reply tiffini February 18, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    these are a new favorite in our house! thanks for sharing!

    • Reply Hevs February 24, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      I’m so glad you like them Tiffini! Aren’t they just so easy to make?

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  • Reply Alex February 24, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    So I’m trying this right now. But I reeaally don’t like zucchini. So instead I’m going to try to substitute it with hash brown cubes. I’m a potato addict so I hope it turns out okay, because I honestly have no idea what I’m doing.

    • Reply Hevs February 24, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      Hi Alex!

      I would perhaps recommend using eggplant or even shredded carrot if you have it; hash brown cubes might change the texture somewhat. But let me know how they go! And don’t worry, we all had no idea once 🙂

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  • Reply Joanne Kennedy March 11, 2013 at 1:55 am

    Loved the flavor of these! I could not get them to stick together however but the tasted awesome!

  • Reply Heather March 14, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    I tried these the other night and they were delicious and I served them exactly the way you suggested with some raw spinach, tomatoes and hot sauce! So easy to make and very filling. I had an issue with them falling apart when frying so I am going to try them again but bake them in the oven–thanks for sharing!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      Hi Heather! If you’re having trouble getting them to stick together I’d recommend putting the patties into the fridge for an hour before frying. That should help! 🙂

  • Reply Shannon March 15, 2013 at 12:20 am

    I tried these wrapped in bib lettuce instead of a bun with some ketchup and avocado. I think your suggestion of hot sauce would have really made them perfect but I loved them!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      That sounds great, Shannon!

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  • Reply Tia March 23, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I wanted to tell you – I made these for my family the other night (3 kids and a husband!). I didn’t feel great about how the big patties were sticking together prior to cooking them, so I re-rolled and patted them into slider-size and they were AMAZING. Cooked ’em slowly in a little coconut oil and topped ’em with lettuce, a little ketchup & mustard, and some greek yogurt and they were out of this world. We served ’em with my favorite homemade potato wedges and the kids ate SO much. This recipe really fed us all and with the minimal cost, I was so impressed that we had a food that was healthy, filling, and a pretty good mimic of some other (not-so-good-for-you) foods! 🙂 Thanks!

    • Reply Hevs March 24, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      Tia thanks for your kind words! I’m so glad you liked them. Being healthy on a budget can be hard so I’m glad I can help in any way 🙂

  • Reply Stacy April 2, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Do you just use regular brown rice or is it quick rice? Thanks

    • Reply Hevs April 4, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      Hi Stacy, I always use regular brown rice. It takes longer, but it’s much better, I think! 🙂

  • Reply Misty April 10, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    These are awesome! I just made up a batch of them for lunches this week, and they are the best recipe for black bean burgers I have tasted. I appreciate the simple ingredients.

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks for your lovely comment, Misty!

  • Reply kaymarie April 24, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Yum

  • Reply esther April 26, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    is there any substitution for zucchini ?

    • Reply Hevs May 1, 2013 at 4:45 pm

      Hi Esther!

      You can switch zucchini out for any vegetable with a similar structure that won’t go too mushy. For instance, eggplant might cook too quickly and get mushy, so I wouldn’t recommend that, but you could use something like pre-cooked carrot!

  • Reply Debbi April 30, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I just made these for the first time tonight. They are AWESOME! …I did eat them with life juice, hot sauce and fresh tomato. It totally added to it. WOW!!!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      So glad you liked them, Debbi!

  • Reply rachel May 9, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    I think the experiment on living under 2$ a day for food is an interesting and good one. It has gotten a lot of news time on yahoo and many commenters are balking about how these wealthy people have some nerve the way they talk about the experiment. they cite that they live on less everyday. but that is not the point of the experiment. the group initiating it is asking those who participate to then donate the remains of what is their normal food budget to charity to help the hungry. so if you normally spend 50$ a week the remaining 48 can now be donated to help those in need. you learn that you can live on less and you learn how you can help others.

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks for your thought-provoking comment, Rachel. I’ve heard some criticisms of the project, saying that it is little more than “poverty tourism”, but I think walking a few steps in someone else’s shoes can reset your way of thinking and help you to empathise with others. Thanks again for your support!

  • Reply nicole May 17, 2013 at 2:55 am

    I made these with the trader Joe’s frozen rice and pre-cooked(heat and serve Cuban style)beans sinCE I didn’t have anything fresh. Topped with sour cream and cheese. Froze 4 of them.

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      Cuban style! That sounds awesome!

  • Reply Halli May 29, 2013 at 2:24 am

    I just made these tonight! I added salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, but followed the rest of the recipe how you have it. These are super good and nutritious! I think the problem people are having with them falling apart when flipped can be resolved by using a Foreman Grill sprayed with a little non-stick spray or olive oil. Also I bet baking them would be a great alternative too. I had a little bit of the falling apart issue, but managed to kind of reshape them while cooking so it turned out okay. Thanks for this recipe 🙂

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    I recently learned that the idea that vegans, or vegetarians need to combine foods to create a complete protein is a myth, beans on their own are enough! Not important to this recipe, but it is important to educate ourselves about nutrition.

  • Reply Jen June 9, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    Could you put these in the food processor instead of the blender? Thanks!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      Of course, Jen! Make sure that you don’t overblend them though 🙂

  • Reply Amber June 18, 2013 at 12:50 am

    I made these tonight (with a few tweaks here and there) and we LOVED them! Thanks for sharing!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      You’re so welcome, Amber!

  • Reply Ashley June 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    If i bake these what temperature and for how long?

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Ashley! I have never actually baked them, but I’d go for around 180 degrees Celsius and keep an eye on them 🙂

  • Reply Fay June 26, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Is it 2 cups dried beans that you soak and cook or 2 cups cooked? (or is that even different – I’m not sure how black beans cook up)

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    This sounds amazing to me too! I can’t wait to try them. A question for those who burgers fell aparfrying when it was being flipped. Was the pan/ oil nice and hot before the burger was added? If it wasn’t, the burger would stick to the pan & cause it to crumble when flipping.

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    I’m making these as soon as we get back into town!!

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  • Reply Melissa August 13, 2013 at 12:39 am

    Made these tonight. I added garlic and some season salt, and they were great.

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      That sounds great, Melissa!

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    Anyone tried to grill them? Would they fall apart?

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:04 pm

      Josephine I’d recommend putting the patties in the fridge for an hour before attempting to grill them. I hope that helps!

  • Reply Carolyn August 16, 2013 at 3:30 am

    Why do I drain the rice if I cook it till the water is all gone?

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      Hi Carolyn!

      Thanks for your question; this is just to get rid of any water or starch that may be left in there. It makes for better burgers in the end.

      Thanks!
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  • Reply nicole February 6, 2014 at 10:50 am

    Oh my god, I finally found this. I first used it back in July or August last year, but since had lost the original recipe. I use this as sort of a base, add in a variety of veggies (like corn that I cook with the onions and zucchini until roasted looking), and serve over portabellas with vegan cheese and sprouts on top on fresh potato rolls or Arnold’s sandwich thins. Also I only cook the ones I’m gonna eat, and individually wrap the remains – I usually come up with 4 patties, but I think that’s because I add so much to them? They end up kind of thick.

    Last time I prepared them as instructed, plus my add-ons, then cooked the whole mixture in the frying pan with very little oil until I could clump them into patties. I was feeling lazy and didn’t want to shape them beforehand. Also with my larger frying pan I can cook up to 4 at a time. Thankfully I usually only need to do 2 – 1 for myself and the other for my mother or brother depending on who’s here. 😀

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      It sounds like you’ve done a lot with this recipe, Nicole! Thanks for your kind comments! 🙂

  • Reply Lisa February 23, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    They taste very good, but… I couldn’t get these guys to stick together, and since I was going to wrap them in lettuce leaves anyway, I just decided to cook them in the pan en masse. I added salt, pepper and cumin to mine. I’ll be eating them with avocado and salsa.

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      That sounds great, Lisa! I’d recommend shaping the patties then putting them into the fridge for an hour before frying, and be sure to oil the pan well first. I hope that helps!

  • Reply Amy March 30, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Hi!
    Love this recipe!! Just a little hint for those super busy moms or someone in a time crunch…grate the zucchini and onion together on a cheese grater. It avoids the whole blender step and less dishes 🙂 I also add canned carrots to mine and mash with a potato masher in the pan. I prefer canned black beans but realized I only had pinto beans after I started to make these and they worked just as well 🙂

  • Reply Paula April 17, 2014 at 3:48 am

    Hi! I tried them today and I liked them! However, I made my burgers non vegan by adding an egg. I also added about a cup of flour. After that the texture was perfect. Even my hubby enjoyed them and he is not a big fan of veggie burgers in general 😉

  • Reply Shannon May 26, 2014 at 12:41 am

    I love veggie burgers, thank you for sharing this recipe!!!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      You’re welcome, Shannon!

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    I came across this recipe on Pinterest and have made it four times since. Amazing. So easy, cheap, and delicious. Thank you! (P.S. I add almond meal, lots of dry spices, and a bit of oat flour to “thicken” the recipe- no problems falling apart here).

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  • Reply Jen May 4, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    Holy Crap-o-la!! These were soooo good. And not just’good for being meatless’ but ‘good for being good’! I only did 1/4 onion because my onions were really strong for some reason. And I didn’t have zucchini so I added half a sweet potato. I also doubled the recipe for our family of 8. I made the patties and then brushed them with some Worcestershire and sprinkled them with homemade seasoned salt. I tried one by itself with out anythign on tip and they were good to, but the worcy and seasoned salt brought it to a whole new level!! And my family is not a big fan of beans and my husband doesn’t like rice either lol

  • Reply Brinda Houchins May 8, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    Gotta make for Chris

  • Reply leisa May 9, 2015 at 1:40 am

    Just made these and they are amazing! I forgot to buy onions and they were still awesome!

  • Reply Duncan Taylor May 20, 2015 at 1:44 am

    Heather,

    Besides a salad, what would be a good side dish to prepare with this meal?

    • Reply Heather May 25, 2015 at 10:25 pm

      Hi Duncan!

      Well, it really depends; I like veggie burgers with sweet potato fries when it’s cold outside, but I’ve also had these with roasted veggies and quinoa and in pita breads too. Steamed greens would be a healthy choice too!

      I hope that helps!

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    • Reply Teresa May 30, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      I tried these and they are amazing! The first time they fell apart. The second time I added 1/2 cup of gluten-free steel cut oats (put in the blender until powder), and they held together much better.

      • Reply Heather June 8, 2015 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks for the recommendation, Teresa! I’ll have to give that a go!

  • Reply Sierra June 13, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    I’m adding some coconut oil when I blend it to see if they will hold together. This seems to be the only downfall to the recipe from what I’ve been reading. I’m freezing them and having them later this week. Will let you know how they turn out, if I can remember!

    • Reply Heather June 17, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks Sierra, let me know how it goes!

    • Reply Lynn July 6, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      Sierra
      I’m curious how they turned out. Have you tried them yet?

      • Reply Anonymous July 21, 2015 at 10:31 pm

        They came out AWESOME. Adding kale tonight.

        • Reply Heather July 27, 2015 at 11:56 am

          So glad you enjoyed them!

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  • Reply Chrissy October 7, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    I made these for my fiancé and I tonight (I’m a vegetarian but he loves meat) trying to show him that you can get protein other than from animals! He loved them but I couldn’t get the patties to stick together so we ate them as a rice bowl meal! I definitely think adding an egg would help them stick better so going to try that next time!

  • Reply Valerie November 22, 2015 at 2:29 am

    Thanks for posting this black bean rice burger recipe. It looks fantastic. I love finding recipes that use black beans as they are so healthy. I have a similar recipe using black beans and quinoa. Check it out here: http://doubletherecipe.com/2015/10/26/black-bean-quinoa-burgers/

    • Reply Heather November 29, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Your recipe looks great, Valerie!

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  • Reply Michele March 5, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Are these black beans from a can or fresh/uncooked ?
    Tx.

    • Reply Heather April 4, 2016 at 11:59 am

      These are canned, Michele.

  • Reply v nelson March 13, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    I saw in 2013 you were working on making this printable. Is there some way to print now or should I just write it down? Your page would be so much more legible. 🙂

  • Reply Alexis March 13, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    I made these burgers today, they were SO GOOD! Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂

  • Reply Louise April 24, 2016 at 5:30 am

    We make these burgers all the time, can’t get enough of them! I find blending a bit of the rice in with the other ingredients helps the burgers to bind better. Thank you Heather, love love love them!

    • Reply Heather May 11, 2016 at 9:44 am

      You’re so welcome, Louise!

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