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Vegan Veggie Burger Recipe

This veggie burger recipe is healthy, delicious and makes for a nice meal whether you are vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian or just want something tasty and wholesome. It’s simple to make and uses easy-to-find ingredients.

  • Author: Beatriz Garcia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 Burgers 1x
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz. baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 15 oz. can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

Cook the Quinoa

Add ⅔ cups dry quinoa to 1 ⅓ cup water in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and then simmer on a low heat, covered, for 20 minutes.

Cook the Mushrooms

In a large skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil and the diced onion. Cook for 2 minutes until translucent.

Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until brown and soft. Add in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until the garlic becomes fragrant. 

Wilt the Spinach

Add the spinach to the mushrooms and onions and cook for about a minute until the spinach is wilted. 

Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly. 

Combine the Ingredients

Add the cooled mushrooms, spinach, and onions to a large food processor along with the cooked quinoa and all of the other ingredients. Also add all the juices from the pan.

Pulse the food processor until everything is mixed and begins to form a wet, moldable mixture.

Taste at this step for salt and pepper. 

Create the Veggie Patties

Use your hands to scoop out about ½ to ¾ cup of the mushroom mixture and form it into patties. 

Cook the Veggie Patties

Heat the same skillet you used for the mushrooms over medium heat. Add another small drizzle of olive oil.

Cook the patties on one side for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until brown and completely warmed through.

Assemble the Vegan Mushroom Burger

Top this veggie burger recipe with all whatever toppings you like, this can be lettuce, tomato, or vegan cheese!

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