Description
These Spicy Jackfruit and Red Kidney Bean Burgers are a quick, plant-based delight. Oil-free, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, they combine tender jackfruit, protein-rich beans, and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack.
Ingredients
1 cup young jackfruit (about 250g)
1 cup red kidney beans (about 250g)
1 white onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
½ teaspoon spicy paprika powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 ½ cups flour (80g chickpea flour + 80g buckwheat flour)
1 bunch fresh herbs, chopped (cilantro and parsley)
Instructions
- Cut 8 squares of parchment paper (6×6 cm) to separate burgers for freezing.
- Rinse jackfruit, drain, and cut into smaller pieces.
- Heat a pan over medium heat without oil. Toss jackfruit for 2 minutes, then add onion and garlic, cooking 3 more minutes. Let cool 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer cooled jackfruit, onion, and garlic to a food processor. Add turmeric, cayenne, paprika, salt, parsley, and cilantro. Add a few spoonfuls of drained kidney beans and blend until smooth.
- Mash remaining kidney beans in a bowl (¾ of them).
- Fold jackfruit mixture into mashed beans. Gradually fold in flours until mixture reaches cookie-dough-like consistency.
- Wet hands, scoop a golf-ball-sized portion, roll into a ball, and flatten into a patty.
- Stack burgers with parchment paper in between and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Cook burgers by grilling (4 minutes per side), baking (20 minutes at preheated oven, turning halfway), or air-frying according to device instructions. From frozen, thaw 1 hour if grilling; no thawing required if baking.
Notes
Add finely chopped bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch.
Use smoked paprika or chipotle powder for a smoky flavor.
Substitute kidney beans with black beans or chickpeas.
Serve with whole-grain buns, lettuce wraps, or on a salad.
Store uncooked burgers in the freezer with parchment paper for up to 1 month.
Cooked burgers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Reheat by grilling, baking, or air-frying until heated through.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Grill/Bake/Air-Fry
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
