Houston’s Veggie Burger
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4.7
Houston’s Veggie Burger
Description
This veggie burger uses black beans mashed into a smooth paste and combined with sautéed onion and garlic, seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. The addition of BBQ sauce and molasses adds a touch of sweetness and depth, balancing the savory spices. The mix also includes old-fashioned oats processed to a fine texture, cooked brown rice for chewiness, and finely chopped beets with beet juice to enhance moisture, color, and flavor complexity.
The burger mixture is shaped by hand into patties and then chilled to firm before cooking, helping them hold together well and preventing crumbling. This firm texture lets them crisp nicely when cooked. The seasoning blend offers smoky and slightly spicy notes complemented by BBQ sauce, which can also be used for basting during cooking.
These veggie patties are ideal for serving on hamburger buns with toppings such as pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and sauces like BBQ or ketchup, providing a filling plant-based sandwich option that stands up well to typical burger accompaniments.
According to the notes, each burger with cheese has approximately 382 calories, 15 grams of protein, and dietary fiber of about 10.5 grams, making it a nutritionally balanced choice for vegetarians or those looking to reduce meat intake.
Ingredients
- 1 black beans drained and rinsed, canned, 15-ounce can
- 4 hamburger buns or Gluten-free bun, whole wheat, 100 calorie
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- pepper jack cheese lettuce, tomato, avocado, BBQ sauce, ketchup, sliced, optional toppings
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder ((check labels for gluten-free))
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- ¼ cup old fashioned oats ((check labels for gluten-free))
- 1 ¼ cup brown rice cooked
- 2 tablespoons beets canned, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon beet juice
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
Instructions
- Add the beans to a large mixing bowl. Gently pat beans dry with a paper towel. Using the back side of a fork or potato masher, mash beans until smooth and pasty.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
- When hot, add the oil, onion and garlic. Sauté 3 minutes then transfer to the bowl with the beans.
- In a small bowl, add the paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix until combined then add to the large bowl.
- Using the same small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and molasses until thoroughly combined.
- Add 3 tablespoons of the mixture to the large bowl and set aside the rest for basting during cooking
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process oats until fine.
- Add the oats to the large bowl with the beans, veggies and sauce.
- Add the rice, beets, beet juice and egg and mix everything until combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 4 patties, about 5 ½ ounces each. Place patties on a freezer safe plate and freeze for 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can put them in the refrigerator for 2 hours or more.
- Heat a large flat skillet over medium heat. Spray with oil and, using a spatula, transfer patties to the skillet.
- Cook the patties for 5 minutes, carefully flip with the spatula, baste with the remaining sauce and cook an additional 5 minutes. Add cheese during the last 2 minutes, if using.
- With the spatula, place each patty on a bun and top with your desired toppings.
Notes
- This recipe yields four burgers, each about 5½ ounces before cooking, providing a filling portion size.
- Incorporating beets and beet juice adds natural color and moisture, enhancing the burger's appeal and texture.
- Freezing the formed patties for at least 30 minutes helps them maintain shape during cooking.
- The mix of oats and rice contributes to a firm texture that holds up well on a bun while providing chewiness.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences and check labels for gluten-free compliance if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger w/o cheese | |
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 815mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 42% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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