Veggie Burgers

Veggie Burgers

Makes 4-5 patties

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons diced red onion

2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers

1 teaspoon diced jalapeno- if you like spicy put the whole Jalapeno in!

1 1/2 tablespoons diced garlic

1/2 minced carrot or just grate the carrot with a cheese grater.

4 ounces black beans, drained

4 ounces chickpeas, drained

4 ounces white beans, drained

6 ounces rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2-teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground sage

2 tablespoons bread crumbs

1 egg

In a medium saute pan over medium high heat add 1-ounce olive oil and all raw vegetables except beans. Remove and cool.

Add veggies to beans and mix thoroughly. I suggest mashing the beans a little with your hands in a bowl so the burgers come together better.  Add all dry ingredients along with the egg. Thoroughly mix all ingredients and form into 4 patties, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. This helps them come together better when you form them.

In saute pan add some non-stick cooking spray, and cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side. 

Suggestion: I like to buy nice soft sandwich buns and top the burger with a slice of pepper jack cheese and a few slices of avocado and lettuce.