Vegetarian Classic Burger Sliders
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate bite-sized treat with these mouthwatering **Vegetarian Classic Burger Sliders**! Perfectly seasoned and loaded with wholesome ingredients like hearty black beans, aromatic sautéed onions, and a hint of cumin and chili powder, these mini veggie burgers are a flavor-packed alternative to traditional sliders. Topped with vibrant lettuce, fresh tomato slices, gooey melted cheddar cheese, and classic condiments like ketchup and mustard, they deliver all the nostalgic satisfaction of a classic burger in a smaller, meat-free package. Easy to make in under 35 minutes, these sliders are ideal for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or as a standout appetizer. Serve them on warm, toasted buns for a crowd-pleasing vegetarian delight that’s big on flavor yet perfectly portioned.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg
- 8 slider buns
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato
- 8 cheddar cheese slices
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned black beans, then place them in a bowl.
Mash the black beans with a fork until mostly smooth with some bean texture remaining.
Finely chop the red onion and garlic.
In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the sautéed onion and garlic into the bowl with the mashed black beans.
Mix in the breadcrumbs, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into the bean mixture.
Crack the egg and whisk it, then add to the bean mixture and mix until combined.
Form the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties, about 2 inches in diameter for sliders.
Preheat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and heated through.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds.
Toast the slider buns in a toaster or skillet, if desired.
Place a cooked veggie patty on the bottom half of each slider bun.
Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese, a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, followed by a drizzle of ketchup and mustard.
Cover with the top half of the slider bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.5 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.4 g | 297% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 395 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 9006 mg | 392% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 368.3 g | 134% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.1 g | 211% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 144.9 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2377 mg | 183% | |
| Iron | 31.3 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 2840 mg | 60% | |
*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.
