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Best Veggie Burger

A satisfying and nutritious veggie burger bursting with flavor, made from black beans, veggies, and spices. Perfect for the whole family!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the burger mixture
  • 1/4 cup ground flax
  • 1/2 cup water For mixing with ground flax
  • 3 cups cooked black beans (2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed) Mash most of the beans, leaving some whole
  • 1 cup cashews (or almonds, sunflower seeds) Pulse in food processor until breadcrumb size
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice (or quinoa, white rice)
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (or gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • a few shakes black pepper
  • burger buns of choice
  • toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, and cheese slices (I like Violife cheddar)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine the ground flax and water. Stir and set aside to thicken, forming the flax egg mixture.
  2. In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed black beans. Mash with a potato masher until most of the beans form a paste, leaving about 1/4 of the beans whole.
  3. Pulse the cashews in a food processor until they reach breadcrumb size, ensuring some larger pieces remain.
  4. Add the cashews to the bowl with the mashed black beans.
  5. Mix in the flax/water mixture along with all remaining ingredients. Stir well with a large wooden spoon.
  6. Shape about 1/2 cup of the mixture into burger patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick.
Cooking
  1. To cook on the stovetop, heat a pan over medium heat and cook the burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.
  2. Alternatively, you can bake the burgers at 375°F for about 25-30 minutes or grill them.
Serving
  1. Serve the veggie burgers on your favorite buns, piled high with toppings like lettuce, tomato, red onion, and cheese.

Notes

Keep these burgers in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet or oven for best results. Don't skip on the spices for flavor.