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Taco Burger

Taco Tuesday meets Burger Night with these hearty veggie burgers flavored with your favorite classic taco seasonings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Burger/Patties, Entree
Cuisine: dairy free, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, vegan
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup raw chopped walnuts
  • 1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans (or one 15 oz can)
  • 1 cup cooked lentils (leftover lentils work great if you have them)
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1-2 tbsp taco sauce (your favorite) (or use salsa)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ spanish onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ cup veggie broth or water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, heat the veggie broth or water. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  • Meanwhile, pulse the walnuts in the bowl of a food processor until they resemble a fine crumb. Add the pinto beans, lentils, cilantro, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika and 1 tbsp taco sauce and pulse until combined. If the mixture seems a bit dry, add another tbsp taco sauce.
  • When the peppers, onions and garlic are done, add them to the bean/lentil mixture and pulse a few times to combine.
  • Form the mixture into patties* using your hands and place on the prepared baking sheet**.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping them over after 15 minutes.

Notes

*I like to make these slider size. I find that smaller patties hold up better than large ones. But, make them whatever size you like.
**You can stick the pre-baked patties into the fridge for 20-30 minutes, if you wish, to help them firm up even more. It does help a bit, but I don't feel it's completely necessary and usually skip this step if I'm short on time.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1300IU | Vitamin C: 39.6mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.2mg