Grillable Walnut Veggie Burger
Grillable walnut veggie burger. Perfect for outdoor gatherings and family BBQs (or just a regular night at home). These veggie burgers are packed with wholesome ingredients and will hold up on the grill, making them great for summer.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup raw walnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup canned red kidney beans
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Add the walnuts to a food processor and pulse until it forms large crumbs.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast 5-6 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and salt. Cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Wipe the skillet and heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same food processor, add the kidney beans, tomato paste and soy sauce. Process until combined. Add the onion and garlic and pulse a few times. Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the walnuts.
- Stir in the flour into the mixture and mix until combined.
- Form 4 patties with the mixture using your hands. Lightly brush with oil.
- Heat the grill over medium heat or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve in a hamburger bun with toppings of choice.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use all-purpose gluten-free flour and a gluten-free bun (or lettuce wrap).