Veggie Burger Recipe
Southwest black bean burger with lettuce, sliced avocado, pico de gallo and our sweet & spicy mayo.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Burger Patties
- 1
Mash the Black Beans
In a large mixing bowl, mash the canned black beans with a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked quinoa, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg to the mashed black beans. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- 3
Form Patties
Using your hands, form the mixture into burger patties, about 4-5 patties depending on your desired thickness.
- 4
Cook the Patties
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
Preparing the Toppings
- 5
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Set aside.
- 6
Slice the Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it thinly.
- 7
Make the Sweet & Spicy Mayo
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to create the sweet & spicy mayo.
Assembling the Burger
- 8
Assemble the Burger
On a serving plate, place a lettuce leaf down first, then add the cooked black bean patty, top it with sliced avocado, a generous spoonful of pico de gallo, and drizzle with the sweet & spicy mayo.
- 9
Serve
Serve the veggie burger immediately with your choice of sides.