Description
A hearty and flavorful veggie burger made with black beans, whole grains, and fresh vegetables. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, this satisfying meatless burger is perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg or 1 flax egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the black beans, leaving some texture.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa or brown rice.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, and chopped bell pepper.
- Mix in breadcrumbs, egg or flax egg, soy sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine until the mixture forms a cohesive dough-like consistency.
- Shape into 4–6 equal patties and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve on toasted burger buns with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, avocado, and burger sauce or mustard.
Notes
- Chilling the patties helps them hold together during cooking.
- Add finely chopped mushrooms for extra umami flavor.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Make vegan by using a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
- Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, as an alternative to pan-frying.
- Store cooked patties in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze uncooked patties for up to 2 months and cook from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
