Garden-Fresh Veggie Burgers

Serves: 4 Burgers

Items Needed:

Large bowl, colander, wooden spoon, large skillet or grill pan, spatula

Ingredients

• 1 can or 14oz cooked beans of choice, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup chopped vegetables of choice
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon seasoning of choice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup extras of choice
• To serve: lettuce greens, tomato, onion, cheese, buns, pickles, sauce, etc.

Directions

1. In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed beans. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mash the beans until most of them are fully mashed. You can leave a few whole beans to add texture. 
2. To the bowl, add breadcrumbs, vegetables, egg, seasoning, garlic, and extras of choice. Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients until well combined.
3. Form the bean mixture into 4 burger patties. 
4. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray or add a tablespoon of oil. Gently place the veggie burger patties into the skillet. Cook on each side for 4-6 minutes until heated through, firm, and browned. Enjoy on a bun with your favorite toppings, in a wrap, or on a salad!

Options and Variations

Beans: chickpeas, lentils, peas, kidney beans, black beans, edamame, pinto beans, navy beans

Vegetables: mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, onion / shallot / green onion, spinach, eggplant, peppers, potatoes / sweet potatoes, beets, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, corn, kale, zucchini

Seasonings: paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, taco seasoning, thyme, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, chipotle powder, BBQ seasoning, turmeric, ginger, garam masala, parsley, tomato paste, tamari / soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, miso paste

Extras: walnuts, cashews, barley, brown rice, oats, bulgur wheat, ground flaxseed, pine nuts

Delicious Garden-Fresh Flavor Combos:

1. White beans, panko breadcrumbs, roasted carrots and beets, thyme, barley
2. Black beans, roasted onions and peppers, chili powder, cumin, brown rice
3. Lentils, mushrooms, thyme, pine nuts
4. Edamame, green onions, soy sauce, brown rice

Veggie Burger Sauces

Cilantro Lime Crema

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/4 cup lime juice

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well combined. Add more or less lime juice depending on desired thickness. 

Lemon Garlic Aioli

Ingredients

• 1 cup light mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well combined. Add more or less lemon juice depending on desired thickness and taste. 

Mango Ketchup

Ingredients

• 1 6-oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water, or more as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup mango, diced (frozen is fine)
• Honey, to taste

Directions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add all ingredients. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture starts to reduce. Add more water if the mixture starts to get too thick. 
2. remove from the heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor. Carefully pulse until smooth. For a more "ketchup-y" consistency, you can strain the mixture using a fine mesh strainer. Chill and store in a covered container. 

Nutrition Information (per 1 Burger with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, on a Bun)