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A freshly grilled veggie burger presented on a bun with fresh toppings.

Quick way to grow the perfect Veggie Burger

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to "grow" a perfect veggie burger, offering a delicious and satisfying meat-free option for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15 ounce canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup cooked brown rice
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Fork
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  2. Add the cooked brown rice, bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans and mix until well combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty, about 1 inch thick.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Carefully place the patties in the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
Serving
  1. Serve the veggie burgers on buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the patty mixture. These veggie burgers can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or oven until warmed through.