Veggie Burger
By GadgetGirl
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.
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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