Here’s a delicious vegan spicy burger recipe for you! This one is packed with bold flavors and a satisfying texture:
Spicy Vegan Burger
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 30 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 stalks cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
Here’s the method for making your spicy vegan burger, step by step:
Method
- Prepare the ingredients: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and finely chop the vegetables (bell pepper, onion, garlic, chili pepper, and cilantro).
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped vegetables until they soften and release their moisture.
- Mash the beans: Blend about three-quarters of the black beans in a food processor until they form a paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the remaining whole beans.
- Combine the mixture: Add the cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, spices, and liquid smoke to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Bind the mixture: Combine tapioca starch with water to create a thick slurry, then mix it into the burger mixture to help hold it together.
- Form the patties: Take about ½ cup of the mixture and shape it into a burger patty.
Here are the cooking steps for making your Spicy Vegan Burger:
Cooking Steps
- Prepare the quinoa: Cook according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and chili pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Mash the beans: Blend about ¾ of the black beans in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the remaining whole beans.
- Mix the ingredients: Add the sautéed vegetables, cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, spices, and liquid smoke. Stir well.
- Bind the mixture: Mix tapioca starch with water to create a thick slurry. Add it to the bowl and mix until the burger mixture holds together.
- Form the patties: Take about ½ cup of the mixture and shape it into burger patties.
- Cook the patties: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and firm
