Recipe: Brian’s Black Bean Umami Burger [Version 1.0] (Plant-Based, Vegan)

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

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[@sg1310ty]

I am so excited to make this. 40 pounds down in a year and your recipes have definitely gotten me through this WFPB journey. Love you guys!

[@sg1310ty]

@Rita Cruz some but definitely limited! not daily!

[@cindystrother7710]

Thank you Jessica for all your HARD work 🙂

[@robynmorris2408]

This recipe makes me want to try making veggie burgers or crumble again. I got so disgusted I haven’t even tried in over a year, besides the dog wouldn’t even eat crud anymore! Thank you Brian for the time and energy you have put into getting this “Burger” to a stage you are satisfied with..THANK you Krocks for all you do and share with us.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Well if you do try them, I really hope you like them. I am still working on this recipe and hopefully I can make it even better. 😀

[@mymaryholcomb]

Thanks for getting this out to us before the Fourth of July. Going for it with corn and vegan potato salad. I love you two. You’re “just folks” and not pretentious. At a time when we’re away from our friends physically, you’re here to make us feel closer to humanity.

[@dawng1922]

I made your Umami burger yesterday. I increased the onion and garlic powder to 1 teaspoon each, added to the food processor two teaspoons smoked paprika and 1/4 cup pea protein isolate (I need to research if that was nutritionally smart) plus 5 ounces diced steamed beets (for the nutrients and color). It looked like beef! It’s so tasty I’m having one for breakfast 🥰 Thank you!!!!!!

[@joannevargas9638]

Looks wonderful! Enjoyed your groovy music😄!

[@janets3549]

Thanks for this delicious recipe, Brian. You're so correct about the flavours. My partner "hates" olives and sun dried tomato but was very impressed with the burgers. Thankfully he didn't get a whiff of the mushroom powder either. I will be making these regularly!

[@bethlehemeisenhour5807]

Does have good texture.

[@JessieCarty]

What I really like about your recipes is that you have spices but you also focus on having a nice variety of flavorful ingredients. I feel like too many vegan recipes are like ONIONS AND GARLIC AND HOT SAUCE. Which my acid reflux hate LOL and SO READY for a good breakfast sausage recipe!!

[@deed.3879]

I made these today and am blown away by the flavor and texture. I’ve had so many mushy burgers in the past that my expectations were very low. The texture of these is amazing. I love how the outside can get crispy. I cooked mine on an old George Foreman Grill and they came out perfectly. I can tell that I’m going to be eating a lot of burgers this summer!

[@potridge]

I just got done eating my last Brian’s Burger. They are definitely my go to burger from now on. I made my own WFPB Big Mac sauce and I was in heaven! Keep up the kitchen experiments. I love the fact that your recipes aren’t gimmicky, just real food.

[@daphnekennedy2934]

Brian has the best voice for news tv or radio

[@khawlahpeace1222]

My son and I knew these must be good by your last video and the look on your face when you ate it. We seriously appreciate your hard work and time thinking up this recipe and working on it and for hurrying to produce a video since you know we all were drooling since the last video. You both are lovely we enjoy watching your videos

[@cindychurch925]

I love you two!! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into. The recipes, videos and vlog info with recipes.

[@carbedupkayla4438]

Can’t wait to try it! And I love how you said it’s not a burger, stop comparing it to one, it’s a new thing. Sooo hard to get ppl to understand this.

[@tamsondarland8951]

Thank you for another wonderful creative delicious recipe. I bet kidney beans would be another option possibly. Hmmm. Love from Ky. 😇💞

[@jenniferpratt03]

I made them tonight. My omnivore husband declared them to be the best black bean burger I have ever served him. So happy we have this recipe in our box now so he has a healthy alternative to morningstar farms.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Amazing!! This will make Brian so happy ❤️❤️

[@EagleMountainQuilting]

I made your burgers Sunday for our family dinner. They were a really big hit! Thank you!!!

[@user-vs7um7tp4n]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate the time and effort you guys out into your videos and blog. It's obvious in all of the work you share, from details in measurements, in music, to clarity of audio and video, comparisons from past videos, growth, and amazing progress.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you ❤️

[@emmieHD]

I like that you can keep this in the fridge and make burgers on demand. I don't like cooking, so I'm all about the quick and easy healthy recipes. Thanks!

[@cindystrother7710]

Thank you Brian for your AWESOME recipe 😊

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you Cindy! 😀

[@autumnnite1803]

I'm so intrigued by adding the black olives. The burgers look really good Brian, will def try them this week

[@miekekuppen9275]

That´s the part I´m *definitely* going to try. Umami + fat = yumminess.

[@katieg9807]

Made this the other night and it's THE BEST "burger" recipe. Served it for company and it was a crowd-pleaser. Also, one of the easiest Bean burger recipes. I was curious to see how all the ingredients would turn out... Brian, you are a genius! Awesome flavor, texture, and cooked beautifully. :) Thank you!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you for sharing!! So glad to hear that it was a hit 🤩🤩

[@Shnouk13]

I tried it, and it's amazing! It's probably even tastier than my first try, as I measured 15 oz of black beans I cooked in the IP, and a drained 15-oz can of black beans equals 9 oz drained. I've been sharing it to everyone I know who might like it. You've outdone yourself Brian!

[@janicesutherland1176]

Brian Brian Brian! OMG! This is by far the best bean burger I have ever tasted!! (Ive made many!!) The only non-mushy grill-able burger I've ever made! I didn't even put anything on it...I just wanted to taste the burger...this is a first for me! Thank you for the only recipe I'll be keeping and making and bringing to any cookouts I go to!...unless you come out w Version 2!

[@starryeyedwish8005]

I would ABSOLUTELY buy Krock's kitchen burgers!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

I LOVED THE MUSIC!!! :) And I have been waiting for this!!!! So excited! And when you spoke about making a sausage flavored selection, I literally screamed with joy and scared myself!!! I am so excited! Thank for all your hard work Team Krock and God bless you!!! :)

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

u seriously gotta get out more....

[@MiddleEastMilli]

@@Lauren-vd4qe LOL! You are so cute!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@MiddleEastMilli and i suspect u are so bored; but thnx anyways...

[@elishevahgodfrey3888]

Thank you so much for getting this out before the 4th of July! You rock!!!

[@denisestone7064]

Thanks Brian, made the burgers today and enjoyed every bite.

[@ladyfae4797]

I actually really liked the music 🎶, kind of reminds me of the 1960's music.

[@cheryleensimone3397]

It reminded me of Austin Powers. Lol

[@tauntaunfan5570]

I’m looking forward to trying this. Plus, I enjoyed the music. 🙂 Your music apologies were funny, though. Great video - thanks! 😀

[@tellme238]

No need to apologize this song is fantastic and so is the recipe this is your channel you do whatever you feel is right you're awesome dude

[@bonniefuller6644]

Brian you are nothing short of amazing! Thank you for this. I have tried, and wasted so many ingredients, so many WFPB burgers and hated them! I can't wait to try these! Keep the amazing recipes coming!!! You two are such an inspiration! If you make a cook book I want a signed one!! LOL!!!

[@bonniebogert5271]

I've never been a burger fan...but will definitely give this recipe a try. Love your channel!

[@teresagould6987]

Can we just take a moment and just say how slim you guys are looking. Well done ! I’m still on my way but very much inspired by you both. Also Brian, I have to say your looking VERY slim faced. Big hugs and fantastic xxxx 💖💖💖💖🍔🌯🥗

[@missy3240]

I was thinking the same, especially when Brian stood up... but both faces. They look fantastic!

[@terithomas7489]

I Love this guy, he needs a cooking show!

[@tammymasson2343]

I love the blender music!!! All your music actually! It goes so well with your personalities and style! I'll have to round up these ingredients and give this recipe a try. It looks fantastic! And I'm looking forward to your breakfast sausage creation! I'm a huge fan of breakfast foods too!

[@teresagould6987]

Yeah, an actual plant based burger 🍔 you want to eat. Thanks guys xx

[@shelleyanne3522]

Thankyou Brian and Jessica for giving us this recipe. I am so looking forward to making them. 🥝🥝🥝

[@BeaMuniz]

Nice recipe! When I make bean burgers, I also use the whole oats and oat flour. To measure the size of the patties, I use the 1/3 cup of mixture for each burger. Wrap in wax paper and then freeze, they last easily 3 months frozen. They are an easy fast, healthy meal! I will be trying out your recipe as soon as I get those dried mushrooms! Thank you for sharing!

[@Vanessa-fs7oz]

I've never made a veggie burger from scratch so I'm excited to try this. I also wanted to thank you guys for the sweet and smokey corn recipe. I made it a couple days ago and it was delicious! Thnx 😊🌽

[@doinacampean9132]

Made this today - super yummy!!! I added a baked beet and some flax meal and even a bit of turmeric to go with that black pepper. And the music is super fine. gonna watch again, for the music only :)

[@beebe4418]

Loved the video and the music. Had me dancin like back when old 'LAUGH IN' show came on- it played...stopped...played...stopped... hahaha love it!

[@elenavalentino3889]

I don’t have a food processor. Tried to use my big Ninja blender - fail. Mixture was too crumbly for burgers. Don’t waste your time - use a food processor. I made meatballs which fell apart. I’ll try again when I get my food processor.

[@bboice08]

Thanks for the break guys! Looking at Tiny Homes is Time consuming!!!

[@thehuckabeefamily]

The food processor song is great! Reminds me of a Monkee's Show segment! I will make the patties before chilling. I have learned that is easier. I CAN'T WAIT TO MAKE THIS! I will use cashews and let you know and take a pic. We always have cashews for our oat milk. I do have to get mushrooms and olives (blehk!) Don't expect a true burger, kinda like don't expect a true cheese sauce; it's sauce.

[@khawlahpeace1222]

Oh my gosh I miss the monkeys tv show made me always super happy when I heard the opening song. Life was awesome in the 80’s

[@annetteleggett9854]

I’m going to try it with walnuts here. Once I get some sun dried tomatoes - I hope I don’t have to order online!

[@MajiMarji]

Any ideas on a substitution for the olives? (I can’t stand them.)

[@malenejensen2995]

@@MajiMarji Try using them anyway - you could just use a half portion. It will not taste like olives, it will just make the taste of the burger more complete.

[@be.openhearted636]

@@MajiMarji I'm not fond of cooked olives. I made the recipe as instructed and it was WAY too olivey for me. I may try again using 1/2 the amount or something else in it's place. Otherwise the burger was good. If you find a good substitute let us know ;)

[@julieberg8236]

Great tasting burger patty!! The sun dried tomatoes with olive added a unique flavor, SO GOOD! I ate the burger with smashed yukon gold potatoes. Oh yeah!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you Julie! I'm quite proud of that one. 😀

[@katehudson8010]

Love you guys it's nice to see real people I will try this recipe

[@stephsinger5163]

Loved the music loved the recipe!! YES PLEASE box and sell !!! You both look beautiful and healthy great job I have watched since the beginning !!! Thank you both for bringing light and love

[@sarahdermody6665]

Found your channel tonight. So pleased I did. Love your content and this sounds good 👍

[@debrabarr6097]

That sounds delicious, I would use Chipotle powder instead of cayenne cuz I love the smoky flavor. The music cracked me up and I loved your subtitles! I think you guys are great, keep making recipe videos!!

[@suzanne296]

Brian, you look so healthy here. I know you can tackle this again Ok watching to make.

[@d.rabbitwhite]

The sun ripe tomatoes really do add a satisfying taste and texture into foods. Putting it into a patty makes so much sense, that I wonder why I have never thought of doing it in my concoctions. Brilliant ingredient mix.

[@loribarrie5828]

Ok so I watched this video the other day and just had to make them. So I tweeked your recipe I didn’t have the mushrooms replaced with chipotle sauce 1 tablespoon. Use a hearty roll with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cashew cream and put them in the panini press. All I have to say I believe they where the best that I have made. Thank You for the recipe.

[@jenniferanncooke6102]

Oh my mouth is watering . I'm making a big batch of these !

[@karenmahn3040]

Thank you so much....this looks delicious! You guys are so fun to watch and so inspiring!

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

Literally JUST made a batch. Have it chilling in the fridge. Hubby wanted to grill, but doesn't want the meat so this came at the PERFECT time! Thanks!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen I had to come back and report that this was an EPIC HIT! There are very few recipes my husband and I both enjoy. This was one of the first and we will add it to our regular rotation now. THANKS!!

[@TheArayray]

Thank you!!!!!!!! Making these and you CARROT DOGS for 4th July!! Love you guys! Happy fourth!

[@missy3240]

Mushroom Powder!! What a great idea, am adding this to my spice shelf immediately!

[@carolingstuckey]

Thanks for all the hard work! Love you guys!!!! 😁

[@KCallaAK]

Thanks you guys. Great recipe page that includes every detail of how to make them! And we don't have a Trader Joes in AK for the mushroom powder but we do have dried mushrooms! Duh! Make it yourself! So smart. Have a fun 4th! We are going to the kids for a BBQ and guess what I will be taking for ME!

[@plantluvr2917]

I so admire your accomplishment of better health. You guys look great. So impressed., I will try this recipe. I am vegan for three years now, lost lots of weight, though i wasn't overweight, but feel even better now. I was more about getting healthier. I am always on the look out for a better veggie burger. I think this might do it. all the best.

[@jowinder5566]

The music is definitely 60s game show!! The patties look great! Gonna try them!

[@karenmiyasaki8298]

Totally making this for the 4th!! Thanks!

[@mistygoldstone8068]

Enjoy watching your passion Brian for great food. Keep up those awesome recipes!

[@charmainemrtnz]

Music reminded me of the show called Laugh-In.

[@janhankins911]

Thanks for the burger! Can't wait to try it. And I appreciate all the time and effort Jessica puts into the blog post--makes it so easy for those of us getting the recipe.

[@pamdoherty723]

Can't wait to make these! Your music was a good choice -- I was channelling the 60s and doing the swim. Turned it into a workout video!

[@grishaphillips8012]

Very well explained, looks delicious, appreciate knowing where to buy items, wonderful attention to every detail, FANASTIC

[@terrykunst3883]

Yay, Ollie!!! He is gorgeous! Oh, and burgers look great too, thank you.

[@rorytaylor3515]

You Rock!! Thank You for all your dedication to developing top notch recipes!

[@desireelloyd2697]

So excited to try these! My current favorite burger has black olives too!

[@momcaregiver]

Brian the easiest breakfast patties I found is just equal parts oats, I like the quick oats for these or blitz the whole oats a bit, and water. Bring to boil the water with whatever seasoning you want. Mine is my Italian spice mix with extra fennel and chicken like base. If you go regular breakfast sausage flavor you can add maple syrup too. Drop in oats to boiling water and stir well. Remove from heat cover and let sit 5 minutes. Spoon onto a lined sheet pan and form into patties and bake. About 350 for 10 minutes and flip for another 10 minutes. Cool on cake rake and they freeze well. If you want I can look for the original recipe. Keep cooking...

[@d.rabbitwhite]

I do something similar that I learned nini girl vegan channel. She takes the oat mixture with some flax and some nutritional yeast in the mix and wraps them in rice paper, and then air fryer, bake or pan cooks them. The rice paper really helps to give a crispy out side.

[@noellechat9569]

How much water?

[@momcaregiver]

@@noellechat9569 equal parts water and oats.

[@momcaregiver]

@@d.rabbitwhite I'll have to try that. Thanks...

[@rhondabarlow860]

That meal does look good! Good job. You're right about the grill. The grill does make the burgers look the best.

[@sapphiresrage5017]

Thank you for getting this out just in time for the 4th 🇺🇸! It looks amazing and I am excited to try this along with the corn too!! You two are the best!! ❤️

[@3PairDesigns]

You guys are amazing! I've watched your progress from early on and I love your channel. Thanks for the wonderful recipes and the fun along the way. Keep up the incredible work! 👍😉

[@hidden909]

Hi Krocks, I made your delicious burger for lunch today. I had to substitute pecan and walnuts for the pumpkin seeds, but otherwise it was really close to your recipe. I’ve tried a lot of recipes for veggie burgers, usually they have some processed or fatty ingredients I don’t like to use. But this one felt healthy, big enough to satisfy my big appetite

[@AndreaAvila78]

This recipe is brilliant! I've recently made bean burgers but my recipe is quite different! I will try yours. Absolutely amazing. Thanks for this video and recipe.

[@pda2836]

Hope you guys have a great 4th of July weekend!! Burgers with sweet & smokey corn will be on the menu ❤️

[@raww1240]

OMG! I am SO EXCITED! 😊 Jessica seemed so familiar. A few days ago, I saw a video with your old "flashbacks" and I thought, "Wow - she looks just like a woman I used to work with." Today, Brian mentioned a local grocery store and I began smiling! It's YOU! Congratulations! Just knowing that you guys are in the area has inspired me! 😁 Thank you! Best wishes and continued success! ❤

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Oh Wow! Where did you used to work at? 😀

[@raww1240]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen ...for the sake of confidentiality: "C" in St. Charles. 🏡 😁

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

@@raww1240 Hmmm! Jessica here! Now you've got me thoroughly intrigued because I can only think of one place I worked at that starts with a "C" but it was a retirement home in Valley Park LOL.

[@raww1240]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen Oh my gosh - then I'm REALLY embarrassed - and you have a doppelganger who works for a mortgage company in St. Charles county! 😊 No matter what - I'm really enjoying your channel. I just watched your hot chocolate video and even though it's 85°F right now, I'm craving hot chocolate! 😄❤

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

@@raww1240 hahaha! Yeah not me, but that is funny!! Oooh hot chocolate does sound good even with temps in the 90s here!

[@4007fairview]

Jessica! Great job on your blog page - WOW - all the beautiful pictures and write up! And Brian! Great job on the burger and I honestly had no idea that editing a video would take so long - wooh!! Debbie in WA Ü

[@suerichards1685]

Thank you so much for creating this! Love you guys ❤️

[@euphoniahale5181]

That looks amazing.

[@kinjiru731]

Definitely going to try this one. Also, I am on day one after two weeks of potatoes!

[@loishiggins3181]

WOW, what a beautiful plate of food. Looks delicious. Thank you for all your work in putting together this recipe and presentation. Yum.....

[@Meluvkatz]

I like that jaunty music when Brian was pulsing the processor. It reminds me of Austin Powers.

[@kpieczyn]

Thanks for another griddler recipe ❤️

[@mtnlayde01]

Beautiful results

[@sherylfarmer6936]

Made these yesterday and they have a really good flavor! Will definitely make again. Thank you for the great recipe!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Awesome to hear! 😀

[@dawnvan8703]

Watching you taking bites, it appears that they do no turn to mush. Am I correct? Most bean burgers I have made and bought are mushy after the very first bite and the 'burger' squishes out rather than remain a burger. I've tried so many and have almost given up. How do your's hold up after several bites? Thanks for all you and Jessica do! I found you two about a year and a half ago and fell in love immediately. You two have great energy.

[@queenzombs7898]

I'm so excited! I made the chili two days ago so good. Can't wait to make this.

[@madcitywendy]

Looks delicious!

[@pattyk101]

I loved the background music! You're too young to remember but it's just like music from the old tv show "Laugh In".

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

That's what I was going for! 😁

[@iis.1989]

Hey, guys! Can you make some recipes using Butler Soy Curls, please? They are made from the entire whole soy beans (so they are a whole food --- not as healthy as tempeh, but maybe even healthier than tofu). Thank you.

[@Cheezyquackers2]

I never thought of mushroom powder. Great idea!

[@carlabakelaar8912]

Love you guys. Your honesty and willingness to share wonderful recipes. Just started plant based this week so learning a lot from you both. Do u have an estimate of monthly grocery money spent please? Will make these soon, thanks again.

[@shelbyczagas7551]

Looks delicious. I can’t wait to try them. I just finished the last of my batch the Krocks stuffed pepper recipe (yum). The music at first listen, reminded me of Austin Powers. It made me giggle. Thanks for all your work on the channel I appreciate it.

[@kibibimoshi8235]

Hi please send me recipes thx

[@theresadoll5374]

shelby Czagas “Yeah, Baaaaby!”

[@tivoni]

How about a cookbook, I'd buy it.

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

LOVE YOUR MUSIC CHOICES! Keep 'em comin' bro!

[@DeirdreShockley]

Loved the happy music!