Best-ever vegetarian burgers
Grocery list:
-Quinoa
-Rice
-Black beans
-Onion
-Garlic
-Spinach
-Green pepper
-Mushrooms
-Jerk seasoning
-BBQ sauce
Barbequing season is upon is and it’s time to begin thinking about some really tasty entrees and appetizers to get the grill fired up! This issue, I am going to teach you how to prepare the tastiest vegetarian burgers, which could be served as an entrée or scaled down to slider size.
Like any delicious burger, there is a process to follow – it does take some time, but it is worth all the effort. Let’s begin by cooking some of the ingredients that will need to cool before the burgers are able to take shape.
Get out two pots that have tight fitting lids. Measure half a cup of quinoa and half a cup of wild or brown rice, then measure out one cup of water to place in each pot with the quinoa and rice. Bring each to a boil and reduce heat until all the water has been absorbed, then turn off and let sit. Use a third pot to heat a little olive oil and cook some black beans until tender.
Next, rinse and finely chop a medium onion, a few mushrooms, fresh garlic, and some green pepper. In a large mixing bowl, add these ingredients together, as well as rinsed baby spinach and the rice, quinoa, and black beans (it is ok if they are still warm).
Next, add in some salt, pepper and a tablespoon of jerk seasoning (I like a paste best). I also like to add in a splash of smoky BBQ sauce for added flavour – this can replace the jerk if spice isn’t for you.
Mix and mash all of the ingredients, allowing the flavours come together. Once this is finished, it is time to create the patties; this is when it is necessary to decide if you want entrée size burgers or sliders. Either way, spoon out the mixture and form into balls first. Then, lay the patties on a plate or baking sheet covered with wax paper and press down on to flatten.
To cook, place right on the grill, over a fire while camping, or in a frying pan – all work well!
These are the tastiest vegetarian burgers – they are satisfying and enjoyable for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike!