Veggie Burger

Savor the hearty goodness of this homemade veggie burger recipe, a plant-based delight packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with protein-rich black beans, finely diced vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, and red onions, and seasoned with aromatic cumin and paprika, these patties offer a satisfying texture that’s perfect for grilling or pan-searing. Bound with breadcrumbs and oats, and customizable with an egg or flax egg for a vegan option, these burgers are easy to make in under 40 minutes. Served on toasted buns and adorned with your favorite toppings—think crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickles—this veggie burger is a crowd-pleasing option for meatless meals. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a wholesome choice that doesn’t skimp on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Canned black beans
• 0.5 medium, finely diced Red onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium, grated Carrot
• 4 medium, finely diced Button mushrooms
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 1 Egg (or flax egg for vegan version)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Burger buns
• 0 optional Toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc.)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the beans until mostly smooth with a few chunks for texture.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the red onion, garlic, carrot, and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

Add the sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, oats, egg (or flax egg), cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed black beans. Mix well until the mixture is combined and holds together when pressed.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape it into burger patties about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 5

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the burger patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.

Step 6

Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired. Assemble the veggie burgers by placing the patties on the buns and adding your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, or condiments like ketchup or mustard.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade veggie burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1014.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1793.6

Total Fat 45.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 4488.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 74.8g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 517.7mg	0%
Iron 25.1mg	0%
Potassium 2999.1mg	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: 22.8%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 60.6%