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Remember the days when you could make food for a party, and everyone was ok eating the same thing? I miss those days. Now we have to worry about food allergies and special diets. Lately, I’ve been making meatless meals for parties, and they have been a big hit. Let me explain that better. Vegetarian entertaining means I don’t have to make 3 different types of main dishes. For my Memorial Day BBQ, I’m grilling these Mexican Veggie Burgers. Yes. It’s not always about the carne or the pollo.
Mexican Veggie Burgers are delicious and full of amazing flavors. I make them with pinto beans and spices found in the Hispanic or Latin American aisle at Ralphs. They may be meatless but they’re certainly not tasteless.
I added toasted walnuts to this recipe. This is just for extra protein, not so much for flavor. You can also use toasted slivered almonds or cashews. Whatever your preferences is. Just go nuts! (winky face)
You want to let the burgers sit in the fridge for at least an hour before you move them over to the grill. Put the mixture in the fridge for an hour, then shape your burgers. Otherwise, you’ll be working with a big mess that a 2-year-old would love. After they are shaped, return them to the fridge for another hour. This is why I usually do this step the night before.
Get the grill screaming hot. The trick here is to oil up the grill nice and good. Your Mexican Veggie Burgers only need a few minutes on each side. I love the thrill of the grill marks. Don’t you?
For the toppings, I melted some ooey gooey Monterey Jack cheese. I also added some pickled jalapeños, pickled carrots, and salsa. (More yummy finds from the Hispanic aisle at Ralphs). Tell me that doesn’t look good! Happy Memorial Day!
1 can pinto beans, drained
1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
1 garlic, finely minced
1 ½ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 jalapeno, finely minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 cup walnuts, toasted
Oil
¼ onion, chopped
Hamburger buns
Toppings: (optional)
Monterey Jack cheese
Avocado
Tomato
Salsa
Pickled jalapeños
Toast the walnuts in a large skillet.
Turn frequently. You don’t want them to burn. 3-4 minutes, until they are fragrant.
Grind in a blender. Set aside.
In a skillet, add oil and saute the onion until translucent. 2 minutes. Set aside.
Drain pinto beans and mash them in a bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add ground walnuts, sauteed onion, cilantro, garlic, bread crumbs, cumin, oregano, jalapeño, salt, pepper, egg, and mashed pinto beans.
With clean hands, mix everything together.
Place the bowl in the fridge for 1 hour.
Take out from the fridge and form small burger patties.
If the mixture is too runny, add more breadcrumbs.
Place the patties in the fridge for another hour.
Oil the grill.
Grill burgers on high heat 3-4 minutes on each side.
Place a slice of Monterey jack on each patty for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.
Put patty on the bread.
Top with your favorite toppings sliced pickled jalapeños, tomato, avocado, or salsa.
Enjoy!
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Gennifer Rose
I love veggie burgers! While I do eat meat, sometimes I’m just in the mood for some great vegetarian options. I’ll have to try out this recipe 🙂
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Maggie Unzueta
Me too. This is how to get meat eaters to eat vegetarian foods. 🙂
Denay DeGuzman
Such a wonderfully creative veggie option for BBQ season! And much like you, I do miss the old days of being able to make food for a party with everyone eating the same things. In my extended family we have vegetarians as well as those with serious food allergies (dairy, gluten, nuts, olive oil). Thanks for sharing this unique and flavorful recipe!
Maggie Unzueta
Veggie burgers are the way to go! Everyone loves them.
Jane
I am a meat eater. Hence, a veggie burger is a bit off key for me. I don’t mind a bit or two. It will not hurt.
Maggie Unzueta
lol. That’s how I see it too.
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Yummmm! I need to try this – it’s been so long since I made my own veggie burgers. :]
Maggie Unzueta
Hope you try this. This is a yummy veggie burger.
Frank
Wow! I’ve never really been into veggie anything but yours looks amazing and one I’d love to try! Recipe doesn’t seem to hard to follow either even for a novice in the kitchen like me!
Maggie Unzueta
It’s super easy. Hope you like it. 🙂
Cat
Mmmm such a tasty veggie burger recipe! Definitely going to have to save this one to Pinterest!
Maggie Unzueta
Thanks for Pinning. 🙂
kelly reci
Very interesting veggie burger! looks so tasty!
Maggie Unzueta
You’ll love it! It’s delicious. 🙂
Tamara Goyette
I love a good veggie burger, possibly more than a regular one.
Maggie Unzueta
My brother is a vegan. I took out the egg from this recipe, and he loved this burger!