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Houston’s Veggie Burger

This is a veggie burger that even hearty meat-eaters will love! Made with beans, oats, brown rice, beets and a whole lot of spices, this veggie burger is a real crowd pleaser.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce can) black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 whole wheat 100 calorie hamburger buns (or Gluten-free bun)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: Sliced pepper Jack cheese, (lettuce, tomato, avocado, BBQ sauce, ketchup)
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder ((check labels for gluten-free))
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • ¼ cup old fashioned oats ((check labels for gluten-free))
  • 1 ¼ cup cooked brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped canned beets
  • 1 tablespoon beet juice
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
  3. When hot, add the oil, onion and garlic. Sauté 3 minutes then transfer to the bowl with the beans.
  4. In a small bowl, add the paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix until combined then add to the large bowl.
  5. Using the same small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and molasses until thoroughly combined.
  6. Add 3 tablespoons of the mixture to the large bowl and set aside the rest for basting during cooking
  7. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process oats until fine.
  8. Add the oats to the large bowl with the beans, veggies and sauce.
  9. Add the rice, beets, beet juice and egg and mix everything until combined.
  10. 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.
  11. Heat a large flat skillet over medium heat. Spray with oil and, using a spatula, transfer patties to the skillet.
  12. 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.
  13. With the spatula, place each patty on a bun and top with your desired toppings.

Notes

  • Serving size: (1 burger with ¾ ounce slice cheese) Calories: 382 Protein: 15 g Carbohydrate: 57 g Dietary Fiber: 10.5 g Total Sugars: 13 g Total Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 5.5 g Cholesterol: 67 mg Sodium: 975 mg Freestyle Smart Points: 9

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4burgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% 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.