Jul 13 2026
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Veggie Burger Recipe

Inspired by VAI's Italian Inspired Restaurant Kitchen + Bar
Time45m
Serves2

VAI's custom veggie blend / mozzarella/ avocado / roasted tomatoes / arugula / charred jalapeño / green goddess dressing/ toasted brioche bun

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Ingredients

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Veggie Patty

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Veggie Patty

  1. 1

    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 water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, mash 1 cup of black beans with a fork. Add the cooked quinoa, 1 cup of grated carrot, 0.5 cups of finely chopped onion, 2 tsp of minced garlic, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of paprika, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Mix until combined.

  3. 3

    Form Patties

    Add 1 whole egg and 0.5 cups of bread crumbs to the mixture. Stir until everything is well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.

  4. 4

    Cook Patties

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 5

    Toast the Brioche Buns

    Slice the brioche buns in half and toast them in the skillet or oven until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, place one cooked veggie patty. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese, a few slices of avocado, roasted tomatoes, a handful of arugula, and charred jalapeño slices. Drizzle with green goddess dressing.

  3. 7

    Finish the Burger

    Place the top half of the brioche bun over the toppings. Press down gently to secure.

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