Vegetarian Classic Cheeseburger
Indulge in the ultimate burger experience with our Vegetarian Classic Cheeseburger—a savory twist on the timeless favorite! This recipe features hearty, homemade black bean patties infused with bold flavors of smoked paprika, ground cumin, and fresh garlic. Perfectly cooked to develop a golden, crispy exterior, these protein-packed patties are crowned with gooey melted cheddar or American cheese. Layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy pickles, and your choice of ketchup and mustard, all nestled in a soft hamburger bun, this vegetarian burger is a satisfying delight for both vegetarians and meat lovers. Ready in just 30 minutes and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this easy-to-make burger is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing backyard cookout.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can) canned black beans
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices cheese slices (such as cheddar or American)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 medium tomato
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices pickles
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup mustard
Instructions
Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture.
Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the mashed beans along with the breadcrumbs, egg, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined and the mixture holds together well.
Divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape each into a patty approximately 1 inch thick.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust.
During the last minute of cooking, place a cheese slice on top of each patty and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
While the patties are cooking, prepare the toppings. Slice the tomato into thin rounds and wash/crisp the lettuce leaves.
To assemble the cheeseburgers, place each patty on a hamburger bun's bottom half. Top each with tomato slices, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, and mustard as desired.
Finish with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.5 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 6509 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.7 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 177.9 g | 635% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 165.0 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1030 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 47.7 mg | 265% | |
| Potassium | 7536 mg | 160% | |
*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.
