Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Black CowVeggie Burger Recipe

Veggie Burger Recipe

Inspired by The Black Cow
Time40m
Serves2

House-made black bean and quinoa patty with avocado and salsa.

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Ingredients

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Patty

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Patty

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    In a small pot, combine quinoa with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Mash Black Beans

    In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some chunks remaining for texture.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Form Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties.

Cooking the Patty

  1. 5

    Cook Patties

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil if desired. Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Toast the burger buns lightly on the skillet or in a toaster.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty, slices of avocado, and top with salsa. Cover with the top half of the bun.

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