Vegan Lettuce Wrap Burger
Packed with plant-based goodness and bursting with vibrant flavor, this Vegan Lettuce Wrap Burger is the perfect guilt-free indulgence! Featuring hearty black beans, nutty quinoa, and rolled oats, these protein-packed patties are infused with smoky paprika, zesty garlic, and a hint of umami from soy sauce. Nestled in crisp, fresh lettuce leaves and topped with creamy avocado and juicy tomato slices, this recipe reimagines the classic burger without the bun—or the meat! Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free option makes for a light yet satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even your next summer barbecue. Enjoy the wholesome simplicity of a vegan burger wrapped in nature’s best greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 3 tablespoons water
- 8 leaves large lettuce leaves
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1 sliced tomato
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal and water. Stir well and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken, creating a flax egg.
In a food processor, add the black beans and pulse a few times until roughly mashed. Do not over-process; you want some texture.
Transfer the mashed beans to a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, rolled oats, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, soy sauce, flax egg, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything together with a spoon or hands until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, you can add more oats, a tablespoon at a time.
Shape the mixture into 4 equal patties.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.
Remove the patties from the skillet and drain them on paper towels if needed.
For each lettuce wrap, take a large lettuce leaf and place a cooked patty on it.
Top with sliced avocado and tomato.
Wrap the lettuce around the patty and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2546 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2325 mg | 49% | |
*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.
