High Protein Garden Ultimate Plant-Based Burger

Sink your teeth into the hearty, flavor-packed High Protein Garden Ultimate Plant-Based Burger, the perfect meatless alternative that doesn't skimp on taste or nutrition. Loaded with black beans, quinoa, and walnuts, this burger boasts a robust, high-protein foundation enhanced by aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika. A touch of soy sauce adds umami, while fresh veggies like red onion and bell pepper bring garden-fresh vibrance. Bound with a flaxseed "egg" for a vegan-friendly touch, these patties cook to golden perfection in just minutes. Served on toasted whole wheat buns with vegan mayo, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato slices, this plant-based burger is an irresistible combination of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or backyard BBQ, it pairs wonderfully with sides like sweet potato fries or a simple salad for a satisfying, health-conscious meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.25 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 units whole wheat burger buns
• 4 leaves lettuce leaves
• 1 unit tomato, sliced
• 4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and 5 tablespoons of water. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken. This mixture will act as an egg replacer.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining.

Step 3

Add the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, finely chopped walnuts, red onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to the mashed beans.

Step 4

Stir the flaxseed mixture into the bean mixture and mix everything well using your hands or a sturdy spoon until it's fully combined and holds its shape when formed into a patty.

Step 5

Divide the mixture into four equal portions, shaping each into a burger patty about 1-inch thick.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the burger patties to the skillet.

Step 7

Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 8

Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes to firm up.

Step 9

Toast the whole wheat burger buns in the skillet or toaster until lightly browned.

Step 10

Assemble the burgers by spreading 1 tablespoon of vegan mayonnaise on each bun bottom. Place a lettuce leaf, a cooked patty, a tomato slice, and top with the bun. Repeat for all burgers.

Step 11

Serve the burgers warm with your choice of sides, such as sweet potato fries or a fresh garden salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1489.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2168.5

Total Fat 82.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 3863.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.1g
Protein 81.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 765.2mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 2953.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 51.8%