Veggie Burgers 4 Ways

Sweet Potato & White Bean Burgers

Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 medium sweet potato, roasted and peeled
1 15-ounce can of white beans (navy beans), drained and rinsed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
⅓ cup parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Salt
Black pepper
Canola oil
Chipotle mayo
1 red onion, sliced
1 avocado, sliced
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350˚F/180˚C.
In a large bowl, add the roasted sweet potato, white beans, onion, parsley, lemon juice, and seasonings.
Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together.
Once mashed, add the bread crumbs and mix them in.
In a pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Place patties on buns, and top with chipotle mayo, avocado, and red onion.
Enjoy!
Quinoa Pizza Burgers

Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt
Black pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil
Tomato sauce
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
In a large bowl add the quinoa, beans, tomato, paste, and seasonings. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together.
Take a quarter of quinoa-bean mixture and shape it into a patty using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture to create four patties.
Place the patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Top with mozzarella, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Place the patties on buns, and top with tomato sauce, shredded Parmesan, and fresh basil.
Enjoy!

Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup corn
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 egg
Salt
Black pepper
⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Canola oil
4 slices pepper jack cheese
Tomato
Red onion
Avocado
Pico de gallo
PREPARATION
In a large bowl, add black beans, rice, corn, seasonings, and egg. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together.
Once mashed, add the bread crumbs and mix to combine.
Take a quarter of the mixture and shape it into a patty using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture to create four patties.
In a pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, top with a slice of pepper jack, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Place patties on buns, and top with sliced tomato, red onion, avocado, and fresh salsa.
Enjoy!
Cauliflower & Chickpea Burgers

Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup brown rice, cooked
1 cup corn
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 egg
Salt
Black pepper
⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
Canola oil
4 slices pepper jack cheese
Tomato
Red onion
Avocado
Pico de gallo
PREPARATION
In a large bowl, add black beans, rice, corn, seasonings, and egg. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients until thoroughly mixed together.
Once mashed, add the bread crumbs and mix to combine.
Take a quarter of the mixture and shape it into a patty using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture to create four patties.
In a pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, top with a slice of pepper jack, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Place patties on buns, and top with sliced tomato, red onion, avocado, and fresh salsa.
Enjoy!
Inspired by:
http://www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-brown-rice-burgers-382218#activity-feed
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/222651/black-bean-rice-burgers/
http://cookieandkate.com/2015/cauliflower-falafel-veggie-burgers/
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/cauliflower-chickpea-patties/
http://www.wholeheartedeats.com/2016/08/cajun-chickpea-cauliflower-burger/
http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/02/easy-sweet-potato-veggie-burgers-with.html
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2017/02/02/quinoa-burgers-recipe/