How to Make Meatless Burgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatless burgers have become a popular alternative for those looking to reduce their meat consumption or adopt a plant-based diet. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, meatless burgers are a delicious and satisfying option.

With the rise in popularity of meatless burgers, there are now a wide variety of options available on the market. However, making your own meatless burgers at home allows you to control the ingr...

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Ingredients

  • 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 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste
  • ½ cup bread crumbs, or more as needed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 burgers

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Divide mixture into 6 portions and form into patties.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 671mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 542mg