Veggie Burger Melt Recipe
Veggie burger on pita bread with grilled red onions, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese comes with French fries.
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Ingredients
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Veggie Burger
Toppings and Assembly
Method
Preparing the Veggie Burger
- 1
Mash the Beans
In a mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the mashed beans. Mix well until fully combined.
- 3
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape them into patties. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Grilling the Toppings
- 4
- 5
Cooking the Veggie Burger
- 6
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet, add the veggie patties over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through.
- 7
Melt the Cheese
Once the patties are cooked, top each patty with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Assembling the Veggie Burger Melt
- 8
Assemble
On each pita bread, place the cooked veggie burger patty with melted cheese, followed by grilled red onions and sautéed mushrooms. Add chopped parsley if desired.
- 9
Serve with French Fries
Serve the veggie burger melts warm with a side of French fries.
