Veggie Burger (That actually tastes GOOD)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
756 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Veggie Burger (That actually tastes GOOD)
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing finely chopped mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic until soft and translucent. These vegetables add layers of flavor and moisture. The base uses mashed black beans, white beans, and chickpeas to provide protein and body. The vegetable mixture is combined with rolled oats, panko breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and a mix of spices including oregano, paprika, celery salt, sage, and chili powder. The addition of a beaten egg and pepper jack cheese helps bind the ingredients and adds a creamy touch.
After forming the mixture into patties and chilling them, they are cooked in olive oil until browned on each side and cooked through. The result is a veggie burger with a satisfying texture and a balanced, savory flavor profile enhanced by the spicy and cheesy notes. These burgers can be served in buns or alongside salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup mushrooms finely chopped
- 5 olive finely chopped
- 2 artichoke hearts the canned ones, finely chopped
- 4 Tablespoons onion finely chopped
- 4 Tablespoons red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon jalapeño from a can or jar is best, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup black beans drained, rinsed and rinsed
- 1/2 cup White beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sage ground
- 1/4. teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, saute mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts, onion, pepper, jalapeno, and garlic for about 5 minutes or until onions become clear and veggies become soft.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Place beans/chickpeas in a medium-sized mixing bowl and coarsely mash all of the beans together.
- Stir in sauteed vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Form mixture into 4-5 patties (if it seems too dry, add a little more Worcestershire sauce.. if too wet, add more bread crumbs).
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. or so of olive oil in a saute pan and cook patties over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 756 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 756kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 933mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 829mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1750IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 599mg | 60% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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