Veggie Burger Recipe
Delicious plant-based burger with toppings of your choice
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Buns
Method
Preparing the Burger Patties
- 1
Mash the Black Beans
In a large mixing bowl, use a fork or potato masher to mash the black beans until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty, about 1 inch thick.
- 4
Cook the Patties
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
Assembling the Burger
- 5
Toast the Buns
Optional: Lightly toast the whole grain burger buns on a skillet or in the oven until golden.
- 6
Add Toppings
Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a burger patty, and then layer with sliced tomato, avocado, pickles, and your choice of condiments (ketchup, mustard, vegan mayonnaise).
- 7
Complete the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.