Vegetarian Classic Burger Sliders

Satisfy your burger cravings with these irresistible Vegetarian Classic Burger Sliders—perfect for game day appetizers, backyard parties, or a fun weeknight dinner! Made with hearty black beans, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, and bound together with breadcrumbs and egg, these sliders are packed with flavor and protein. The patties are pan-seared to golden perfection and paired with melty cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy ketchup and mustard, all nestled in soft toasted slider buns. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and served in bite-sized portions, these mini burgers are a delicious vegetarian twist on a classic favorite that's sure to impress vegetarians and meat lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned black beans
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 egg
• 8 slider buns
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 medium tomato
• 8 cheddar cheese slices
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup mustard
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned black beans, then place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth with some bean texture remaining.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and garlic.

Step 4

In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sautéed onion and garlic into the bowl with the mashed black beans.

Step 6

Mix in the breadcrumbs, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into the bean mixture.

Step 7

Crack the egg and whisk it, then add to the bean mixture and mix until combined.

Step 8

Form the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties, about 2 inches in diameter for sliders.

Step 9

Preheat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 10

Cook the patties in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.

Step 11

Slice the tomato into thin rounds.

Step 12

Toast the slider buns in a toaster or skillet, if desired.

Step 13

Place a cooked veggie patty on the bottom half of each slider bun.

Step 14

Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese, a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, followed by a drizzle of ketchup and mustard.

Step 15

Cover with the top half of the slider bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1482.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3151.7

Total Fat 130.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 395.2mg	0%
Sodium 9006.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 368.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.1g	0%
Total Sugars 53.9g
Protein 144.9g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 2377.4mg	0%
Iron 31.3mg	0%
Potassium 2840.5mg	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: 36.4%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 45.6%