Veggie Burger Recipe
A hearty veggie patty with fresh toppings.
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Ingredients
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Patty Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Patty Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the 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 and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 2
Mash Black Beans
In a large mixing bowl, mash 1 cup of black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
Add the cooked quinoa, diced bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Form Patties
Gradually add 0.5 cups of flour (or breadcrumbs) to the mixture until it holds together. Shape the mixture into 2 burger patties.
- 5
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare Buns
Slice the whole grain burger buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.
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Serve
Serve the veggie burgers immediately while warm. Enjoy!