Ultimate Veggie Burger

Ingredients

Black beans

1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed

Quinoa

1 cup, cooked

Carrot

1 medium, grated

Zucchini

1 medium, grated

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Onion

1 small, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Egg

1, beaten

Breadcrumbs

1/2 cup

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Vegetable oil

for cooking

Hamburger buns

4

Lettuce

4 leaves

Tomato

1, sliced

Pickles

to taste

Mayonnaise

4 tablespoons

Ketchup

4 tablespoons

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
2. Add the cooked quinoa, grated carrot, grated zucchini, diced red bell pepper, diced onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined into a cohesive mixture.
3. Form the mixture into patties, approximately 1/2 inch thick. You should yield about 4 patties.
4. Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
5. Cook the veggie burgers for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
6. While the burgers are cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden.
7. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, then place a veggie burger patty on top.
8. Add a leaf of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a few pickles on top of each patty.
9. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup on the top half of each bun and place it atop the burger.
10. Serve the veggie burgers warm with your favorite side dishes, such as sweet potato fries or a fresh green salad, and enjoy!