How to Make Veggie Burgers from Scratch—Oat & Bean Burger Recipe from Plant Forward Plates

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.

Chop 1 onion into chunks and add to the food processor.

Chop 2 medium carrots into chunks and add to the food processor.

Add 1 cup of chunked mushrooms to the food processor.

Peel and add 2 cloves of garlic to the food processor.

Add a handful of cilantro to the food processor.

Process the vegetables until finely chopped, but not pureed.

Add 1 cup of old-fashioned oats to the food processor.

Add 2 tablespoons of flax seeds to the food processor.

Add whole grain bread crumbs to the food processor.

Add 1/4 cup of walnuts to the food processor.

Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa to the food processor.

Add 1 small can of white beans to the food processor.

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the mixture.

Process the mixture until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm up.

After chilling, scoop 1/2 cup of the mixture into a measuring cup to form patties.

Invert the measuring cup to release the veggie burger patty onto a baking sheet.

Flatten the patty slightly on the baking sheet, which should be sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake the patties in the oven until crisp and golden.

Serve the veggie burgers with buns, lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, and other desired toppings.

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