All hail the veggie burger! If you’ve followed Minimalist Baker for a while, you know I’ve made many veggie burgers in the past – exhibit A, B, C, D, and E. Yes, it’s an obsession – I know. But none of these burgers have been truly “grillable” due to their fragile texture. And because we aren’t currently grill owners, I usually opt for baking or sautéing anyway. Recently, however, we’ve been attending more summer BBQs and I’ve been receiving emails from people asking for a burger that will hold up on the grill. Friends, I’ve found the solution. Bonus? It’s so easy. This burger requires just 10 ingredients (give or take a spice) and comes together in 30 minutes (once your brown rice is cooked). Plus, the method is so simple: Blend toasted walnuts with spicesSauté onionMash black beansAdd remaining ingredientsStir/mash like a madwoman/madman. All that’s left to do is form them into patties and fire up the grill (or skillet). I tested these burgers on both the grill and skillet and am happy to report they’re fabulous either way. You do get a bit more “char” and blackening on the grill, whereas with sautéing you get a more evenly browned surface. So pick and choose by which texture you prefer. You guys are going to LOVE these burgers! They’re: HeartySimpleSuper flavorfulSatisfyingLoaded with healthy ingredientsCrowd-pleasing& Seriously tasty Oh, and did I mention each burger (one of five) has nearly 10 grams of protein?! Trust me, you’re going to go home satisfied after eating one of these (especially when paired with a hearty salad, sweet potato wedges, or crispy baked matchstick fries). If you try this recipe let us know what you think! Leave a comment and rate it – it’s so helpful for us and other readers. And don’t forget to snap a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see! I’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
