Meatless Burgers

Vegetarian or not, you'll love this moist, meatless burger. This recipe allows for a lot of room to play. Make it as mild or spicy as you like. Try adding other spices or peppers to make it your own! Sauteed bell peppers add extra sweetness and flavor, chopped jalapeno adds more heat! Serve on toasted hamburger buns with desired toppings.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 230 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• ½ medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste
• ½ cup bread crumbs, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pulse onion and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add 1 can black beans, egg, cilantro, parsley, red pepper flakes, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce; pulse to combine.

Step 2

Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add remaining black beans and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper and mix until well combined, adding up to 2 tablespoons bread crumbs if mixture seems too wet.

Step 3

Divide mixture into 6 portions and form into patties.

Step 4

Heat oil in a large grill pan over medium-low heat. Place patties on the hot pan and cook until heated through, about 6 minutes a side.