Great Gardenburgers

Meet your new favorite plant-based delight—Great Gardenburgers! These hearty veggie burgers are a nutrient-packed blend of wholesome ingredients like protein-rich quinoa, savory black beans, vibrant grated carrots, and a hint of smoky paprika. Bound together with finely blended oat flour and seasoned with cumin, garlic, and soy sauce, these patties deliver big flavor and excellent texture without any eggs or dairy. Pan-fried to golden perfection, they’re served on your favorite buns and topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and condiments of your choice for a customizable, guilt-free meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, these vegan gardenburgers are as quick to make as they are satisfying—a perfect option for your next Meatless Monday or casual gathering. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply looking to add more plant-based recipes to your repertoire, these burgers are sure to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 0.75 cup rolled oats (blended into a fine flour)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces buns of choice
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 4 slices sliced tomato
• 0 to taste condiments (e.g., ketchup, mustard, vegan mayo)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.

Step 2

Add the cooked quinoa, grated carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, oat flour, soy sauce, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty about 3/4-inch thick.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 5

Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through. Be gentle when flipping the patties to keep them intact.

Step 6

Toast the buns lightly if desired, and assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom half of each bun.

Step 7

Top the patties with lettuce leaves, a slice of tomato, and your favorite condiments.

Step 8

Place the top half of the bun on the assembly and serve immediately. Enjoy your Great Gardenburgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1175.6 grams (1175.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1854

Total Fat 40.30g	52%
Saturated Fat 6.20g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5404mg	235%
Total Carbohydrate 318.40g	116%
Dietary Fiber 43.50g	155%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 66.20g	132%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 448mg	34%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 2442mg	52%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.1%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 67.0%