Veggie Burger Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup raw walnuts
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion (finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
• Lettuce (tomato slices, and pickles for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook rice: Cook the brown rice as per package instructions if not pre-cooked.

2. 2

   Toast walnuts: In a skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Sauté onions: Using the same skillet, add olive oil and diced onion. Sauté with a pinch of salt and pepper until onions are soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Grind spices: In a food processor, combine toasted walnuts, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Process until finely ground.

5. 5

   Pulse beans: Add cooked black beans and fried onions to the food processor. Pulse a few times to partially mash the beans and onions, retaining some texture.

6. 6

   Mix ingredients: Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add cooked rice, panko bread crumbs, and barbecue sauce. Mix until well combined.

7. 7

   Form patties: Form the mixture into four patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.

8. 8

   Cook patties: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5 minutes on each side or until heated through and crispy on the outside.

9. 9

   Serve the patties on buns with lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles.