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Veggie Burger

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Cherished by umami-starved vegetarians, scorned by hardcore grillmasters, generally misunderstood, and typically bought prepackaged, it’s way overdue for a revamp. If you’ve had (an enjoyed) a veggie burger before, we know you’re already on board with the project, but if you’re a meat chauvinist, hear us out: There is nothing wrong with putting a bunch of delicious ingredients together in patty form and eating them in a hamburger bun.

Our recipe adds shallots, jalapenos, BBQ sauce, chili powder, and cumin to the typical black-bean-and-rice veggie burger base, and uses an egg white to make sure that the patties stick together (and form a nice crispy crust when they hit the grill). It’s hard to argue with that much flavor, no matter what eating ethos you call your own.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup white long-grain rice
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
  • 1 medium shallot, chopped
  • 6 slices pickled jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon prepared barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, preferably ancho
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 large egg white
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • Favorite burger toppings (for serving)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions (you should have 1 cup cooked rice) and let cool.
Set aside 1/2 cup beans. Pulse shallot, jalapeño, barbecue sauce, chili powder, cumin, and remaining beans in a food processor until a chunky purée forms.
Transfer purée to a medium bowl and mix in egg white, rice, and reserved beans; season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 6 patties about 1/2-inch thick; cover and chill 1 hour (this helps bind patties so they stay intact while cooking).
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in two batches and adding remaining 2 tablespoons oil between batches, cook patties until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Serve on buns with desired toppings.






NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
6 servings, 1 serving contains:
Calories (kcal) 300
Fat (g) 11
Saturated Fat (g) 2
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Carbohydrates (g) 45
Dietary Fiber (g) 8
Total Sugars (g) 4
Protein (g) 11
Sodium (mg) 910

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