Jul 14 2026
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Veggie Burger Recipe

Inspired by Frog & the Hen
Time1h
Serves2

Grilled veggie burger with avocado and house-made salsa.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Method

Burger Patty Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Black Beans

    Drain and rinse the canned black beans, then mash them in a large bowl using a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    Add the cooked quinoa, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and bread crumbs to the mashed black beans. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.

  3. 3

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a round patty, about 1/2 inch thick.

  4. 4

    Chill the Patties

    Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Salsa Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Salsa Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomato, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

Cooking and Assembly

  1. 6

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the veggie patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until heated through and grill marks appear.

  2. 7

    Toast Buns

    While the patties are grilling, cut the whole wheat burger buns in half and place them on the grill for 1-2 minutes to toast lightly.

  3. 8

    Assemble the Burger

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a lettuce leaf, a grilled veggie patty, a few slices of avocado, and a generous spoonful of house-made salsa. Top with the other half of the bun.

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