Vegetarian Mini Beef Burgers

Satisfy your burger cravings with these irresistible Vegetarian Mini Beef Burgers, a plant-based twist on the classic slider that’s packed with flavor and nutrition! Made with hearty black beans, protein-rich quinoa, and bold seasonings like smoked paprika and cumin, these bite-sized beauties deliver a deliciously smoky and savory punch. The all-natural patties are pan-fried to perfection for a satisfying golden crust, then stacked on toasted slider buns with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, and optional melty cheese or tangy pickles for the ultimate crowd-pleasing combination. Quick and easy to prepare in just 50 minutes, this vegetarian recipe is ideal for parties, casual dinners, or meal prep. Indulge in these mini veggie burgers and enjoy big flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans
• 0.5 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian)
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 8 pieces Slider buns
• 8 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 1 large Tomato
• 8 pieces Cheese slices (optional)
• 8 slices Pickles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa with 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

Step 2

While the quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans. In a large bowl, mash the beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the mashed beans along with the cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into 8 small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter each.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in batches, adding more olive oil as needed. Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until a crust forms and they are heated through.

Step 6

Halve the slider buns and lightly toast them in the oven or on a skillet if desired.

Step 7

Assemble each burger by placing a patty on the bottom half of a bun, followed by a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a cheese slice (if using), and a slice of pickle (if using). Place the top half of the bun on each burger.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegetarian Mini Beef Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2019.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3156.4

Total Fat 132.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 232.0mg	0%
Sodium 11940.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 56.8g
Protein 136.7g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2307.1mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 1631.4mg	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: 36.9%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 46.2%