Description
Savor the delightful flavors of our veggie burger, perfectly nestled in a soft whole wheat bun. This nutritious burger combines protein-packed black beans, wholesome oats, and vibrant bell peppers for a satisfying meal that’s both filling and flavorful. Ideal for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and savory taste. Elevate your next cookout with this healthy alternative to traditional burgers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup finely chopped bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 whole wheat buns
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prep by finely chopping the bell peppers and onions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine sautéed veggies with black beans (lightly mashed), oats, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into four equally-sized patties.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side until browned.
- Lightly toast whole wheat buns in the skillet while patties finish cooking. Assemble burgers with lettuce, tomato, avocado (if desired), and your favorite sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 veggie burger (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg