In honor of my roommate and friend going vegetarian for 40 days, here is a vegetarian burger that has the same meaty texture as a beef burger and satisfies that burger craving. It also is healthier than a bought frozen veggie burger. You can find the quinoa at Whole Foods, Kroger's Natural Section or any specialty or natural stores.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup COOKED quinoa
2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained, rinsed and roughly mashed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup diced roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, microwaved for 20 seconds
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Below is what the cooked quinoa should look like.
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. If it's too runny, add a little more flour desired consistency. Mixture will be somewhat sticky.
2. Form mixture into 6 patties.
3. Arrange on a plate and allow to refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Take out of refrigerator. Preheat a skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
5. Toast hamburger buns until golden.
6. Cook patties in the skillet until brown and crispy on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
7. Meanwhile, prepare the recipe for aioli to spread on buns.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/3 cup sour cream or mayonnaise, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons dried basil, salt and pepper to taste
8. Mix all ingredients for the topping. Spread liberally on buns.
9. Assemble your burger with toppings of choice. We recommend sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced onion, additional roasted red peppers, etc. We don't recommend typical burger toppings because these burgers have more of a Mediterranean flare. Enjoy!
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