Are you on the lookout for a delicious, nutritious, and kid-friendly veggie burger recipe? Look no further! These are the Best Veggie Burgers packed with wholesome ingredients, full of flavor, and sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. If you love my black bean burgers and lentil chickpea burgers, you’ve got to try these next!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Nutritious: Packed with bulgur wheat, pinto beans, and carrots, these burgers are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. You can feel good about feeding these to your little ones.
- Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and only a few steps, this recipe is perfect for busy parents that need dinner on the table ASAP.
- Kid-Approved: These veggie burgers are mild in flavor and have a great texture that kids love.
- Freezer-Friendly: This veggie burger recipe freezes beautifully making it a great recipe to prep ahead of time for an easy weeknight dinner. Keep a batch in the freezer ready for when you need something quick, delicious and healthy.
The Ingredients
- Bulgur wheat: Bulgar wheat is a nutritious whole grain that provides a chewy texture and nutty flavor to the burgers, along with fiber and protein – super important for vegetarian eaters!
- Pinto beans: Beans are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, giving the burgers a hearty texture and taste.
- Monterey Jack cheese: The cheese adds a creamy texture and extra flavor while helping bind the burger patties together.
- Carrot: Grated carrots add a slight sweetness, vibrant color, and extra vitamins like beta-carotene.
- Seasonings: This recipe calls for garlic powder, onion powder and salt to enhance the overall flavor of the burgers.
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below*
Variations and Substitutions
- Cheese: Feel free to substitute the Monterey Jack with cheddar or mozzarella cheese. You could also sub a dairy-free cheese to make these burgers vegan.
- Beans: Swap pinto beans for black beans if that’s what you have on hand.
- Spices: You can customize the flavor by adding different seasonings like cumin, smoked paprika, or even chili powder if your kids can handle a little heat.
- Gluten-Free: Use quinoa or brown rice instead of bulgur wheat for a gluten-free option.
How to Make the Best Veggie Burgers
Step 1: Place the bulgar wheat and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover then reduce to a simmer for 13 minutes. After the bulgur has cooked, place in a bowl and let cool.
Step 2: Place the pinto beans in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Step 3: Add the cooked bulgur wheat, cheese, carrot, salt, garlic and onion powder to the beans in the food processor and pulse to combine.
Step 4: Form mixture into 4 evenly sized patties.
Step 5: Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Step 6: Place patties on buns, add desired toppings and serve.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t Over-blend: When you food process the beans and other ingredients, try not to over-blend. The mixture should be combined but still have some texture to it.
- Chill the Patties: For firmer patties, chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Oil the Pan: Make sure the oil is hot before adding the patties to prevent sticking and to get that nice crispy exterior.
Serving Suggestions Veggie Burgers
Veggie burgers pair well with tons of sides. Make the perfect meal for the whole family and serve your veggie burgers with any of these delicious, easy side dishes.
FAQs
Yes! You can prep veggie burger patties ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze for longer storage.
After forming the patties and before cooking, place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for 1 hour. Then transfer to a zippered bag or other freezer safe airtight container. Defrost in the refrigerator before cooking.
More Vegetarian Burger Recipes
These are the best veggie burgers you can make! They’re super easy, delicious and kids will love them. If you make these burgers let me know what you think by leaving a rating and comment below!
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Veggie Burgers
Equipment
- Food Processor
- saute pan or cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 cup water
- 15 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 burger buns
- toppings of choice (ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato and red onion are some of our favorites)
Instructions
- Place the bulgar wheat and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 13 minutes.
- After the bulgur has cooked, place in a bowl and let cool.
- Place the pinto beans in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the cooked bulgur, cheese, carrot, salt, garlic and onion powder to the beans in the food processor and pulse to combine.
- Form mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Place burgers on buns with desired toppings and serve.
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