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Home » Recipes » Mexican Veggie Burger

Mexican Veggie Burger

Last Updated April 20, 2020. Originally Posted May 22, 2017 By Maggie Unzueta

This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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?

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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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For more recipe inspirations and coupons: TuRalphs.com

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kroger. The opinions and text are all mine.

Filed Under: Mexican, Recipes, Vegetarian

About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. Tamara Goyette

    May 23, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I love a good veggie burger, possibly more than a regular one.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      May 30, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      My brother is a vegan. I took out the egg from this recipe, and he loved this burger!

      Reply
  2. kelly reci

    May 23, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    Very interesting veggie burger! looks so tasty!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      June 19, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      You’ll love it! It’s delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Cat

    May 23, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Mmmm such a tasty veggie burger recipe! Definitely going to have to save this one to Pinterest!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      May 30, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks for Pinning. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Frank

    May 24, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      June 19, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      It’s super easy. Hope you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  5. ~ Carmen ~ // itsCarmen.com

    May 24, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Yummmm! I need to try this – it’s been so long since I made my own veggie burgers. :]

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      June 19, 2017 at 12:22 pm

      Hope you try this. This is a yummy veggie burger.

      Reply
  6. Jane

    May 26, 2017 at 8:50 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      December 11, 2018 at 11:24 am

      lol. That’s how I see it too.

      Reply
  7. Denay DeGuzman

    May 26, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      May 30, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      Veggie burgers are the way to go! Everyone loves them.

      Reply
  8. Gennifer Rose

    May 30, 2017 at 9:18 am

    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 🙂

    Gennifer Rose | GenniferRose.com

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      May 30, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Me too. This is how to get meat eaters to eat vegetarian foods. 🙂

      Reply

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