Vegetarian Classic Burger

Savor the unbeatable flavor of our Vegetarian Classic Burger, a plant-based twist on an all-time favorite that's hearty, wholesome, and packed with mouthwatering goodness. This recipe features a savory black bean patty infused with the bold flavors of cumin and chili powder, balanced by the sweetness of sautéed red onion and garlic. Perfectly crisped in olive oil and served on toasted hamburger buns, these burgers are loaded with fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and melted cheddar cheese, then finished with a dollop of ketchup and mustard for the ultimate burger experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian burger is a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal that even meat lovers will adore. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard barbecues!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 425 g can black beans
• 0.5 red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 60 g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato
• 4 cheddar cheese slices
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• 4 teaspoons mustard

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the black beans in a colander and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and garlic cloves.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they are soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add the sautéed onions and garlic to the mashed black beans along with breadcrumbs, an egg, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each into a patty.

Step 7

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through.

Step 8

While the patties are cooking, slice the tomato and prepare the burger toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, and cheese slices.

Step 9

Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired.

Step 10

Assemble each burger: Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, add a cooked black bean patty, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top, followed by tomato slices, and finish with ketchup and mustard.

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1636.1

Total Fat 92.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 295.6mg	0%
Sodium 5748.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 108.0g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 1105.5mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 529.3mg	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: 43.6%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 33.7%