Homemade Veggie Burgers Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 619

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats add fiber and are often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: mashed banana

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is nutritious and usually less costly.

Drain and rinse the black beans, removing as much water as possible.

In a food processor, add bell peppers and red onion; pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet until hot, then add the chopped peppers and onions; cook for a couple of minutes to remove the raw flavor.

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl and set aside.

In the same food processor, add all the black beans and mash them until mostly smooth; transfer to the bowl with the vegetables.

Add mixed mushrooms and cilantro to the food processor; pulse until roughly chopped and add to the bowl.

Add cooked quinoa and shredded zucchini to the bowl; squeeze out excess water from the zucchini before adding.

Mix in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper to the mixture.

Add the egg to the mixture and combine well.

Start by adding half of the panko breadcrumbs and mix; then add the rest of the breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together.

Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up.

After chilling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, then form the mixture into patties of your preferred size.

Cook the patties in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until a beautiful crust forms.

Remove the cooked patties and repeat with any remaining mixture.

Serve on soft hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls with your favorite toppings.

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