Description
Savor the taste of summer with these flavorful Homemade Veggie Burgers. Crispy on the outside and packed with wholesome ingredients, these burgers are a delightful, sustainable meal choice perfect for barbecues or cozy dinners at home. With a medley of black beans, quinoa, and fresh veggies, they are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Customize them with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 6 whole grain burger buns
Instructions
- Prepare your quinoa by combining 1 cup rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered until the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, lightly mashed black beans, sautéed veggies, breadcrumbs, spices, and herbs until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about ½ inch thick; yield should be around six burgers.
- Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties for about five minutes per side until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns with desired toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg