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Veggie Burger Recipe

Name: Slug & Lettuce - Wolverhamptons Veggie Burger Recipe
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cups cooked brown rice; 0.5 cups cooked quinoa; 1 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 0.5 cups rolled oats; 0.5 cups finely grated carrot; 0.5 cups finely chopped yellow onion; 2 tsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 1 tbsp ground flaxseed; 3 tbsp warm water (for flax egg); 2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying); 4 pieces burger buns (or gluten-free buns); 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese slices (or Sheese® vegan alternative); 0.5 cups ketchup; 4 leaves lettuce leaves; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced; 8 slices pickle slices; 0.25 cups optional: mayonnaise or vegan mayo

Inspired by Slug & Lettuce - Wolverhampton

Time55m

Serves4

Served in a bun with ketchup and Monterey Jack cheese or make it VG by swapping the Monterey Jack cheese for Sheese®.

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Ingredients

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Veggie Patty

1 cups cooked brown rice

1/2 cups cooked quinoa

1 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cups finely grated carrot

1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion

2 tsp minced garlic

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

1 tbsp Ground flaxseed

3 tbsp warm water (for flax egg)

2 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)

Assembly & Toppings

4 pieces burger buns (or gluten-free buns)

4 slices Monterey Jack cheese slices (or Sheese® vegan alternative)

1/2 cups Ketchup

4 leaves Lettuce leaves

1 medium tomato, sliced

1/4 cups Red onion, thinly sliced

8 slices pickle slices

1/4 cups optional: mayonnaise or vegan mayo

Method

Veggie Patty

Prepare flax egg

Whisk the ground flaxseed with the warm water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until thickened.

Mash beans

In a large bowl, roughly mash the drained black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole beans for texture.

Combine base ingredients

Add the cooked brown rice, cooked quinoa, rolled oats, grated carrot, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped herbs to the mashed beans. Stir to combine.

Season and bind

Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and soy sauce (or tamari). Pour in the flax 'egg' and mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed. If too wet, add up to 1-2 tablespoons extra oats; if too dry, add 1 tablespoon water at a time.

Form patties

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions (about 3/4 cup each). Use damp hands to form each portion into a 3/4-inch thick patty, compacting firmly so they hold shape.

Chill (optional but recommended)

Place patties on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to help them firm up, which reduces splitting when cooking.

Pan-fry patties

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add two patties and cook 4–5 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until a golden brown crust forms and patties are heated through. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook the last two patties the same way. If patties brown too fast, reduce heat to medium-low and cover for 1–2 minutes to heat through.

Melt cheese (optional)

If using Monterey Jack or Sheese®, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover the pan briefly to help it melt/soften. For a vegan option, cover longer if needed to soften Sheese®.

Assembly & Toppings

Toast buns: Lightly toast burger buns in a toaster or in a dry skillet for about 1 minute per side until just golden.

Spread condiments: Spread ketchup and optional mayonnaise (or vegan mayo) on the cut sides of each bun to taste.

Assemble burgers: Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, add a cooked veggie patty with melted cheese, top with tomato slices, red onion, and 2 pickle slices. Crown with the top bun.

Serve: Serve immediately with extra ketchup on the side and any desired sides (fries, salad).