Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChar Bar - WestportVegan Burger Recipe

Vegan Burger Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Plant-based patty with lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Method

Preparation of Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy. Set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Mash Black Beans

    In a mixing bowl, mash 1 cup of canned black beans with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked quinoa, 0.5 cups of oats, 0.5 cups of finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.

  4. 4

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal parts and shape them into burger patties.

  5. 5

    Cook Patties

    Heat 2 tbs of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare Buns

    Slice the whole grain burger buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Spread 1 tbs of vegan mayo on each bun. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half, followed by a burger patty, and top with a slice of tomato.

  3. 8

    Final Assembly

    Cover with the top half of the bun, and your vegan burger is ready to serve!

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