The best southwest veggie burger

Who doesn't love a flavorful burger? Especially when the burger is healthy, plant-based protein-packed, and full of Southwest flavors. They are baked in the oven and in less than 30 minutes, you'll have a delicious burger on your table.
Una hamburguesa inspirada en el suroeste en un plato con patatas fritas.

About this recipe

This is my go-to burger recipe when I want something filling, easy to make, and packed with nutrients that make it worth having fries on the side.

These veggie burgers are full of typical Southwest flavors, super healthy, and easy to make. The best thing is that you can make them with canned beans and pre-cooked rice if you are in a hurry.

Serve your burgers with condiments such as mayo, mustard, ketchup, and lettuce.

A plate of southwestern vegan food on a table.

Ingredients

  • Black beans and rice. I use brown rice.
  • Bell pepper, you can use fresh or roasted.
  • Cooked sweet potato, substitute with potato if needed.
  • Cilantro and green onions.
  • Spices
A person sprinkling southwestern spices on a plate of vegetables.

How to make the hamburgers?

To make it, simply put all the ingredients in the bowl and crush them with the back of a spoon. That’s all you need to do!

A tray full of the best vegan burgers.

Form the burger patties and place them on a baking sheet. Once they start to brown, remove them from the oven, add a slice of yellow cheese on top of each patty, and put them back in the oven to melt the cheese.

A Southwest-inspired burger on a plate with fries.

Southwest Veggie Burgers

Alejandra Graf
Who doesn't love a flavorful burger? Especially when the burger is healthy, plant-based protein-packed, and full of Southwest flavors. They are baked in the oven and in less than 30 minutes, you'll have a delicious burger on your table.
5 de 1 voto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 burgers
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • cup black beans (one can of drained beans)
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup cooked sweet potato
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder You can use chipotle or ancho powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the burgers

  • 6 slices yellow cheese
  • 6 burger buns
  • sliced tomato onion, and lettuce

Instructions
 

  • To begin, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Then, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  • Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl. You can use the back of a spoon to slightly crush the beans so that everything is well integrated.
  • Form 6 patties and place them on the tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they start to brown. Remove from the oven and add cheese, if you are using, and return to the oven until it melts.
  • Prepare the burgers as you like them.

Notes

Other ideas for serving the burger:
guacamole
vegan queso sauce
pickled jalapeños

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 985mgPotassium: 495mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5366IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 324mgIron: 4mg
Keyword black beans, burgers

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