Veggie Burger Recipe
A delicious plant-based burger served with lettuce and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Method
Burger Patty Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beans
In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add the rolled oats, diced red bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Patties
Using your hands, shape the mixture into two equal-sized patties. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more rolled oats.
- 4
Cook the Patties
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Assembling the Burger
- 5
Prepare the Buns
Toast the whole grain burger buns lightly on a skillet or in a toaster.
- 6
Add Toppings
On the bottom half of each bun, place two lettuce leaves. Top with a cooked veggie patty, followed by a slice of tomato and avocado if using. Cap with the top half of the bun.
- 7
Serve
Serve the veggie burgers immediately while warm, with your favorite side dish.