Vegan Burger Recipe
A plant-based burger with all the fixings.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Burger Toppings
Method
Prepare the Burger Patty
- 1
- 2
Prepare Flax Egg
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water. Stir well and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- 3
Mash Black Beans
In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of canned black beans (drained and rinsed). Use a fork or potato masher to mash the beans until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
To the mashed black beans, add the cooked quinoa, 1 finely chopped red onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, the prepared flax egg, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix all ingredients until well combined.
- 5
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a patty. Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Cook the Patties
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Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 7
Cook Patties
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the patties to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and heated through.
Assemble the Burger
- 8
Prepare Buns
While the patties are cooking, slice the whole grain burger buns in half and toast them if desired.
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Add Toppings
Spread 0.5 cup of vegan mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a slice of avocado, and a few pickles on top. Finally, add the cooked patty and close the burger with the top half of the bun.
