Veggie Burger Recipe

Cook Quinoa

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Mash Black Beans

In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of drained and rinsed black beans. Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the beans until they are mostly smooth but still have some texture.

Combine Ingredients

To the mashed black beans, add the cooked quinoa, 0.5 cups of finely diced bell pepper, 0.5 cups of finely chopped onion, 2 tsp of minced garlic, 1 tsp of ground cumin, 1 tsp of paprika, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form Patties

Sprinkle 0.5 cups of flour (or breadcrumbs) into the mixture, adding a little at a time until the mixture holds together. Form into 4 equal-sized patties.

Cook Patties

In a skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.

Prepare Buns

Lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns on a skillet or in a toaster until golden brown.

Add Toppings

On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a veggie patty. Top with sliced tomato, sliced avocado, and sliced red onion.

Condiments

Finish by adding ketchup and mustard to taste, then place the top half of the bun on each burger.

Serve

Serve the veggie burgers immediately with a side of your choice.