Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBurgersmith LafayetteVeggie Burger Recipe

Veggie Burger Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A delicious plant-based burger option.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Method

Prepare the Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Mash the Beans

    In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some chunks for texture.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    Add the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form the Patties

    Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

  4. 4

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Cook the Patties

    Place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 6

    Toast the Buns

    Toast the whole wheat burger buns in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.

  2. 7

    Add Lettuce

    Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

  3. 8

    Add the Patty

    Add a cooked veggie patty on top of the lettuce.

  4. 9

    Add Toppings

    Top the patty with sliced tomato, sliced avocado, and a dollop of vegan mayonnaise.

  5. 10

    Complete the Burger

    Place the top half of the bun on the assembled burger and serve immediately.

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