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A freshly grilled veggie burger presented on a bun with fresh toppings.

Quick way to grow the perfect Veggie Burger

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make delicious veggie burgers from scratch, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Burger Patties
  • 1 can canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup cooked brown rice
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
For Serving
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • tomato slices
  • red onion slices
  • pickles
  • your favorite condiments

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Prepare the Patties
  1. Mash the black beans in a large bowl, leaving some whole for texture.
  2. Add the cooked brown rice, bread crumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well until combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties.
Cook the Patties
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the patties for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Assemble the Burgers
  1. Toast the burger buns, if desired.
  2. Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and your favorite condiments.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the patty mixture. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor. These burgers can be made ahead of time and reheated.