How to Make Homemade Veggie Burgers

Veggie burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to meat, but you don't have to use those frozen varieties. Making your own veggie burgers at home is easy and fast.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Beans, cooked, almost any kind (black, pinto, red, chickpea)
• Your favorite veggies (spinach, mushrooms, carrots)
• Shredded cheese or egg or other binding agent, e.g., tahini
• Diced almonds or pine nuts

1. Dice veggies into small pieces and steam until tender. Let cool.

2. Place beans in medium to large mixing bowl. Using hands, wooden spoon or potato masher, smash beans until the consistency is mushy and paste-like.

3. Add all other ingredients. Mix thoroughly.

4. Using hands, form mixture into large meatball-sized chunks, then flatten into patties.

5. Heat cooking oil in large frying pan. When hot, place patties in pan. Fry to desired texture.

6. Serve on whole wheat bun with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and favorite condiments.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe is open to broad interpretation. Experiment with ingredients and measurements as you desire.
• For a healthier alternative, brush patties with oil and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.