Easiest Veggie Burgers (Grillable + Not Mushy!)
Made with various vegetables and quinoa, these veggie burgers are an easy dinner for grilling. The patty mixture comes together quickly thanks to a food processor. With a simple kitchen tip, you can shape them to resemble any other burger that can be baked, pan-fried, and even grilled. Even meat-eaters love them - see the comments!
Servings: 8 burgers
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 15-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
- Quinoa: Cook ½ cup uncooked quinoa in 1 cup of water according to package instructions (or using our guide to cooking quinoa).
- 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 has all evaporated.
- 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.
- Chill: Cover and chill mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours).
- 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.)
- 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.
- Serve on a hamburger bun with your favorite burger toppings, like lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, ketchup, and mayo!
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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.
Storage: These burgers store super well in the fridge or freezer! Let the cooked ones cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. They will keep in the fridge for up to one week or the freezer for three months. To reheat, use any of the methods noted above. You can also freeze the formed patties before grilling or cooking.
Gluten-Free Options: Gluten free panko breadcrumbs or oats will work.
Other Vegetables: If you don't have or can't have bell peppers, celery will work too.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger (without bun or condiments) | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.9g | Protein: 6.8g | Fat: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1.7g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
