High Protein Veggie Burgers
Flavorful veggie burgers are easier than ever in this 20-minute recipe with only 3 main ingredients. Packed with colorful veggies, black beans, and protein packed plant-based ground!
Ingredients
Patty Ingredients:
- 1 - 16 ounce package of plant-based ground You're also welcome to swap for lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 - 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 cup vegetables of your choice (corn, broccoli, cauliflower, portobello mushrooms, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, onion, zucchini, carrots, kale, or a mixture!)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste
To Serve:
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
- Toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, pickles, mustard, ketchup, cheese)
Instructions
- Using a food processor or knife, pulse or chop vegetables until you have pea-size pieces. Then, add vegetables and all other ingredients to a large bowl. Using a fork, mash together until beans are slightly mashed and everything is combined.
- Using your hands, form 8 - 1/2 inch thick patties. When ready to cook, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.* Cook patties 6 minutes each side, or until burgers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve in a bun with toppings of your choice, if desired. Store any leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or wrap each patty in foil and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Notes
*Alternatively, you can cook burgers over a grill following the same cooking instructions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattyCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgFiber: 5g
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