If you’re looking for a way to save money, reduce waste, and eat healthy, cooking up a batch of homemade vegan bean burgers might just become your new favorite kitchen ritual. As always, choose organic ingredients to support organic farmers and to make sure your burgers are full of nutrition and flavor.
An Affordable, Quick Recipe
One of the best parts about vegan burgers is their flexibility and affordability. While organic food can sometimes cost more (because it guarantees a lot more!), one way to make organic meals budget-friendly is to buy in bulk.
Beans and grains are some of the most cost-effective ingredients you can buy, especially when purchased in bulk as dried goods. A one-pound bag of dried beans costs only a fraction of what a few frozen veggie burgers might, and once they’re cooked, the beans expand to give you multiple meals’ worth of protein for just a few dollars. Buying in bulk has another benefit, too; it cuts down on packaging and trash!
Using shelf-stable ingredients like dry and canned goods ensures you’ll always have a meal waiting in the pantry and ready to go. You can use dried or canned beans for this recipe.
Bake in Bulk Now; Defrost Later
This recipe will give you 20 vegan organic burger patties. If you make them on the smaller side, you can probably get away with 30 or more. Cooking a big batch of bean burgers at a time means meal prep becomes effortless. Freeze the extras for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week. Not only will this give you ready-to-go dishes, but it’ll also reduce the temptation to rely on expensive takeout or pre-packaged foods that aren’t as nutritionally dense as organic home cooking.
Flexible and Customizable
Vegan organic burgers are a blank canvas for flavor. Craving something smoky and spicy? Add chipotle, smoked paprika, and jalapeños. Want a Mediterranean twist? Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and lemon zest.
They’re also versatile beyond just being served on a bun. Crumble a patty into a salad or grain bowl, stuff it into a wrap, or serve it with roasted vegetables for a balanced dinner. You can even skip the patty stage and roll some into organic vegan meatballs!
A Perfect Way to Clean Out Your Pantry
These burgers do well with ANY combination of organic grains, lentils, and beans, which makes them perfect for finishing off the last odds and ends from other recipes with no leftovers going to waste. Experiment with combining any kinds of lentils or beans (let your inner mad scientist run wild with black beans, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, soybeans, pinto beans, rice, barley, quinoa, farro, wheat, rye…) The beans and grains combine for a powerful protein punch.
In this recipe video, we see organic vegan burger patties made with black beans, mung beans, red lentils, and rye. Let us know if you discover a new winning combination!
Why Shop Organic?
When you choose to buy organic beans and grains, you’re making a positive impact beyond your kitchen. Organic farming practices prioritize soil health, avoid synthetic pesticides, and support biodiversity. By purchasing organic ingredients, you’re not just cooking healthy food. You’re helping to build a healthier food system.
Making vegan bean burgers is more than just cooking. It’s an easy, impactful way to eat well, save money, reduce waste, and support the farmers who put extra effort into growing high-quality food. Next time you’re looking at your pantry and wondering what to make, give these burgers a try. You might just discover your new go-to comfort food.
