Name: Grillable Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For burgers:; 1 cup walnuts (or nut combo); 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 cup diced white onion; 1 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry*; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or other cheese of choice (optional); 4 regular buns or 8 slider buns; For toppings:; Mixed greens or spinach; Basil Mayo; Baked Fried Green Tomatoes; Quick Pickled Onions

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Grillable Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Recipe by Adapted from minimalistbaker.com

All-Purpose Cooking

Healthy Cooking

Grilling & BBQ

Upgrade your weeknight meal with a vegetarian version of the American classic.

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Serves 4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

For burgers: 1 cup walnuts (or nut combo) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup diced white onion

3 Tbsp. Enchilada Rojo Spice

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. Salt & Pepper Tableside Seasoning

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry* 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs

6 Tbsp. Black Dust Coffee & Spice Barbecue Sauce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or other cheese of choice (optional) 4 regular buns or 8 slider buns For toppings: Mixed greens or spinach Basil Mayo Baked Fried Green Tomatoes Quick Pickled Onions

Directions

Step 1 Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the nuts and toast for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.

Step 2 In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Step 3 Add the cooled nuts to a food processor along with Enchilada Rojo Spice, brown sugar, and Salt & Pepper Tableside Seasoning. Pulse until the mixture forms a fine, meal-like consistency.

Step 4 In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving a few whole beans for texture.

Step 5 Add the spiced nut mixture, sautéed onions, cooked rice, panko, and barbecue sauce to the mashed beans. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 6 Form the mixture into 4 large or 8 small burger patties. Return the patties to the bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them firm up.

Step 7 If grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.

Step 8 Grill the burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on one side. Carefully flip, top with cheese if desired, and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until heated through and lightly charred.

Step 9 To assemble with toppings: Place a small handful of mixed greens on the bottom bun and top with a veggie burger. Spread Basil Mayo on the burger and top with 1 to 3 Baked Fried Green Tomatoes and a pile of pickled onions. Add the top burger bun and serve.

Recipe Notes

*If using canned beans, 1 (15 oz.) can only yields 1¼ cup so you will need 2 cans. Patties can be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated until you are ready to cook them. See our recipes for Basil Mayo, Baked Fried Green Tomatoes, and Quick Pickled Onions. It’s well worth the effort to make the toppings!