Veggie Burgers
Veggie burgers have a bit of a bad reputation, but these homemade versions will take the idea of veggie burgers to a new level. Plan a vegetarian barbecue and cook up these with some grilled veggies with all the right condiments, and your omnivore friends will never look at veggie burgers in the same way again.
36 - Black Bean and Brown Rice Burgers
Black Bean Burgers
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If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious vegetarian burger, look no further. These wonderful black bean patties are loaded with yummy ingredients, and will hold their own at any barbecue.
Burgers:
½ sweet onion, minced
2 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
4 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup cooked brown rice
3 eggs, beaten
4 carrots, shredded
2 medium zucchini, shredded
2 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon chipotle paste or powder
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons minced cilantro
Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise of choice
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon chipotle paste or powder
1 teaspoon minced cilantro
2 tablespoons water
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch granulated onion
1 pinch granulated garlic
- Mash beans lightly in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in remaining burger ingredients except olive oil.
- Using a ½ cup scoop make burgers and fry in oil on medium low heat. Press lightly down to flatten. Turn after 5 minutes and cook for 3 minutes on other side.
- To make sauce, mix ingredients by hand. Serve on the side.
Total cooking time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6-8 large patties
