Veggie Burger Recipe
A house-made veggie patty with all the fixings.
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Ingredients
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Veggie Patty
Bun and Toppings
Method
Prepare the Veggie Patty
- 1
Mash 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
Mix Ingredients
Add cooked quinoa, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and the egg to the mashed beans. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- 3
Add Bread Crumbs
Gradually add the bread crumbs to the mixture until it holds together well. You may need more or less depending on the moisture content.
- 4
Form Patties
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and form them into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 5
Assemble the Burger
- 6
Toast the Buns
If desired, toast the whole wheat burger buns on a skillet or in a toaster until golden brown.
- 7
Layer the Toppings
On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a veggie patty, a slice of tomato, and avocado.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Serve the veggie burgers warm with additional toppings or sides as desired.