Vegetarian Charbroiled BBQ Burger

Fire up the grill and get ready to wow your taste buds with this mouthwatering Vegetarian Charbroiled BBQ Burger—a smoky, hearty, and flavor-packed alternative to traditional burgers. Crafted with a satisfying blend of black beans, wholesome brown rice, and zesty seasonings like smoked paprika and ground cumin, these grill-ready patties are brushed with olive oil for perfect char marks and robust flavor. A splash of tangy BBQ sauce and soy sauce enhances each bite with sweet and savory depth. Topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and optional melty cheddar cheese, all nestled in toasted whole-grain buns, this vegetarian burger is a barbecue game-changer. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, protein-packed crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or any time you’re craving a smoky, plant-based twist on a classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 100 grams Brown rice, cooked
• 60 grams Breadcrumbs
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 60 milliliters BBQ sauce
• 15 milliliters Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 buns Whole grain hamburger buns
• 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
• 1 large Tomato, sliced
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.

Step 2

Add the cooked brown rice, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans.

Step 3

Mix all ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should hold its shape when pressed together.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.

Step 5

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 6

Brush each patty with olive oil on both sides to prevent sticking and to enhance charring.

Step 7

Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks form and the patties are heated through.

Step 8

If desired, during the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.

Step 9

Toast the hamburger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

Step 10

Assemble the burgers by placing lettuce on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the grilled patty, tomato slices, and an additional drizzle of BBQ sauce, if desired.

Step 11

Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1387.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2401.0

Total Fat 86.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 5237.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 329.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.6g	0%
Total Sugars 50.3g
Protein 98.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1508.6mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 2483.2mg	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: 31.3%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 52.9%