Veggie Burger Video Recipe for Vegetarians by Bhavna

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more fiber at a lower cost.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole grain buns provide more nutrients.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus is creamy and lower in cost.

Add boiled garbanzo beans to the blender.

Add whole wheat flour to the blender.

Add walnuts to the processor.

Add chopped cilantro to the mixture.

Add red chili powder and salt according to taste.

Add garlic powder and parsley (optional) to the mixture.

Blend until a coarse mixture is formed.

Add finely shredded carrot to the mixture.

Add extra virgin olive oil to the mixture.

Blend again and scrape down the sides if necessary.

Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl.

Add crushed cumin and finely chopped vegetables (red onion, red bell pepper, corn) to the bowl.

Mix everything well by hand until combined.

Shape the mixture into burger patties, making them thick.

Preheat the griddle on the stove.

Drizzle olive oil on the patties before placing them on the griddle.

Cook the patties on the griddle for 5-7 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.

Assemble the burger by placing the bottom bun on a plate, adding cheese, sliced onion, tomato, and the cooked patty.

Top with additional vegetables and condiments like mustard, mayonnaise, or hot sauce.

Place the top bun on the assembled burger and serve.

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