Veggie Burger Recipe

Name: Veggie Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur; 1 can (14.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs; 4 hamburger buns, split and lightly grilled or toasted; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 large egg; 1 large carrot, coarsely grated; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 whole-wheat English muffins, toasted; Tahini Mayonnaise; Lettuce

Servings: persons

1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur
1 can (14.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
4 hamburger buns, split and lightly grilled or toasted
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 large egg
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 whole-wheat English muffins, toasted
Tahini Mayonnaise
Lettuce

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1. In a medium bowl, mix bulgur with 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 cup boiling water. Cover bowl, and let sit until bulgur is tender (but still slightly chewy), about 30 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove liquid.
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2. Place beans in a medium bowl; mash with a potato masher until a coarse paste forms. Add breadcrumbs, scallions, egg, carrot, cayenne, tahini, and bulgur. Season with salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Form mixture into 4 patties, each about 1 inch thick.
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3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Cook patties until browned and firm, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Serve on English muffins with Tahini Mayonnaise and lettuce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur, 1 can (14.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs, 4 hamburger buns, split and lightly grilled or toasted, and more.

Yes, Veggie Burger falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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