Description
Savor the goodness of homemade veggie burgers, bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. These delightful plant-based patties are a hit at summer gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and mashed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the black beans until mostly smooth but still chunky to provide texture.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook according to package instructions (usually 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water). Let cool slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened (5–7 minutes).
- In the bean bowl, combine mashed beans with cooked quinoa, grated carrot, sautéed veggies, minced garlic, herbs, breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Form mixture into burger-sized patties about ½ inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet again over medium heat; cook each patty for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Notes
- For added spice, mix in diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper before shaping patties.
- Use chickpeas or lentils as alternatives to black beans.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like avocado slices or spicy aioli.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg