Best Veggie Burger
Black beans, quinoa, and roasted vegetables are combined and formed into patties with a smoky, savory seasoning blend that gives this burger real depth. The patties hold their shape on the grill or in a skillet and work well with standard burger toppings or a more loaded build. Expect about 50 minutes from prep to plate.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Baking sheet
- Skillet or grill pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Veggie Burger Patties:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa use tri-color quinoa for visual texture
- 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup rolled oats pulse into coarse crumbs
For Serving:
- 4 pieces whole grain burger buns toasted
- 1 cup mixed greens such as arugula or baby spinach
- 1 medium ripe avocado sliced
- ¼ cup vegan mayo or garlic aioli optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms reduce and moisture evaporates, about 7-8 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
- Add cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, tomato paste, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and pulsed oats to the black beans. Mix until you have a cohesive dough.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties about 3/4-inch thick.
- Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet and brush tops lightly with remaining olive oil. Bake for 12 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–13 minutes until golden and firm to touch.
- To serve, toast the buns and spread the vegan mayo or aioli on one half. Place the veggie patty, avocado slices, and fresh greens inside the bun. Close gently and serve warm.
Notes
- Chill the burger dough for 15–20 minutes before shaping for easier handling.
- You can substitute oats with panko breadcrumbs or almond meal for a different texture.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure your oats and buns are certified gluten-free.
- Pan-searing the patties in a lightly oiled skillet before baking adds extra crispiness, though optional.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 11gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 771mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 502IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
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