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Easiest Veggie Burgers (Grillable + Not Mushy!)

Made with a variety of vegetables and quinoa, these veggie burgers are an easy dinner great for grilling out. The patty mixture comes together quickly thanks to a food processor. They hold their shape to look like any other burger that can be baked, pan-fried, and even grilled.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 burgers
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa 90 g
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • 16 oz sliced button mushrooms 453 g
  • ½ medium red onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 oz can black beans drained, 425 g
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs 90 g
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp each smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Quinoa: Cook ½ cup uncooked quinoa in 1 cup of water according to package instructions (or using our guide to cooking quinoa).
  2. Saute: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 16 oz sliced button mushrooms, ½ medium red onion (diced), 1 green bell pepper (diced), and 4 cloves garlic (minced). Stir and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until mushrooms have released their moisture and excess moisture all evaporated.
  3. Blend: Blend mushroom mixture in a food processor until smooth. Add 1 15-oz can black beans, and cooked quinoa. Pulse just a few times to combine (you still want some texture, don't overblend). Stir in 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, and spices.
  4. Chill: Cover and chill mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
  5. Shape: Scoop ½ cup sized portions of the burger dough, then use your hands to form them into patties. (If mixture is very wet, you can add a tablespoon of flour.)
  6. To cook on the stove: Place patties on a greased saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook each side for 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.To cook on the grill: Set patties on a greased piece of aluminum foil over medium/high heat. Cook each side for about 7 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.To cook in the oven: Arrange patties on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping once during cooking.
  7. Serve on a hamburger bun with your favorite burger toppings, like lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup, and mayo!

Notes

  • Make it vegan by using a flax egg. Stir 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal into 2 Tbsp water and use that to replace the egg.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger (without bun or condiments) Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 19.9g (7%) Protein 6.8g (14%) Fat 4.8g (7%) Saturated Fat 1.1g (6%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 86mg (4%) Potassium 325mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1.7g (3%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger (without bun or condiments)
Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 19.9g 7%
Protein 6.8g 14%
Fat 4.8g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Potassium 325mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1.7g 3%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.