Lunch

Veggie Burger

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Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 10 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 4

A delicious and hearty veggie burger made with black beans and fresh vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meat-free meal.

Veggie Burger

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Lettuce leaves, for serving
  • Sliced tomato, for serving
  • Sliced avocado, for serving

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining.
  2. Step 2: Add breadcrumbs, grated carrot, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, soy sauce, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper to the mashed beans.
  3. Step 3: Crack the egg into the mixture and stir until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Shape the mixture into four equal patties.
  5. Step 5: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Step 6: Cook the patties in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and heated through.
  7. Step 7: Toast the hamburger buns in the same skillet or in a toaster if desired.
  8. Step 8: Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun and topping with lettuce, sliced tomato, and sliced avocado.
  9. Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade veggie burger.

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