Garden Burgers

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Savor the wholesome flavors of these hearty Garden Burgers, a satisfying plant-based alternative perfect for your next cookout or weeknight dinner. Made with protein-packed black beans, nutrient-rich grated vegetables like carrot and zucchini, and a medley of vibrant ingredients including red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley, these vegetarian patties are as nutritious as they are delicious. Seasoned with a smoky blend of cumin and paprika and held together with hearty rolled oats, these burgers boast a perfectly balanced texture that’s golden and crisp on the outside yet tender and flavorful on the inside. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, these garden burgers are served on toasted hamburger buns and customizable with your favorite toppings—think lettuce, tomato, avocado, or vegan mayo. Ideal for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone looking to incorporate more plant-based meals, this recipe will leave everyone at the table craving seconds!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 medium, finely grated carrot
• 1 medium, finely grated and excess water squeezed out zucchini
• 1 small, finely diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 small, finely diced red onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 1 variety toppings of choice (e.g., lettuce, tomato slices, avocado, vegan mayo, etc.)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some lumps for texture.

2. Add the rolled oats, grated carrot, grated zucchini (ensure you squeeze out as much water as possible), diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, soy sauce, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the beans.

3. Mix everything together until fully combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a tablespoon of additional oats at a time until the mixture holds its shape when pressed.

4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.

5. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

6. Cook the patties in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.

7. Toast the hamburger buns if desired.

8. Assemble the garden burgers by placing each patty on a bun and adding your toppings of choice.

9. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade garden burgers!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (994.8g)

Calories		1140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		39.8 g	51%
	Saturated Fat	11.3 g	57%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		3130 mg	136%
Total Carbohydrate		173.8 g	63%
	Dietary Fiber	85.8 g	306%
	Total Sugars	15.7 g
Protein		87.6 g	175%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		356 mg	27%
Iron		15.8 mg	88%
Potassium		1391 mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 358 cal (25.5%%)

Protein: 350 cal (25.0%%)

Carbs: 695 cal (49.5%%)