Easy Veggie Burgers

(105)
med105744_0710_veggie_burger.jpg
Servings:
4

These easy meatless burgers are prepared with bulgur wheat, canned pinto beans, grated carrots, and Swiss cheese. Cook the patties in a skillet and serve on buns for a tasty and protein-packed vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup bulgur

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • ½ cup grated Swiss cheese

  • ½ cup finely grated carrots (from 2 medium carrots)

  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 buns

  • Sprouts, for serving

  • Avocado slices, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine bulgur and 1 cup boiling water. Cover tightly and let sit until bulgur is tender, 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove liquid, then return bulgur to bowl. In a food processor, pulse pinto beans until coarsely chopped. Add beans to bulgur, along with Swiss cheese, carrots, scallion, and egg. Season with salt and pepper; mix well.

  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add 1/2 cup bean mixture and press lightly with a spatula to flatten. Make 3 more patties, working in batches if necessary (add more oil for second batch), and cook until browned and cooked through, 3 minutes per side. Serve burgers on buns with sprouts and avocado slices.

Related Articles