Black Rice Veggie Burger
Servings: 6
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions , from about 1 small onion
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic , from about 2 small cloves
- 8 ounces whole brown mushrooms , sliced
- 1 cup cooked black rice
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium zucchini , grated and squeezed dry
- ¼ cup gluten-free seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Gluten-free buns or bread of choice , for serving
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan set over medium, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and continue to cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer pan contents to a food processor. Add rice and chickpeas, cover, and pulse until mixture resembles ground beef. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add shredded zucchini, breadcrumbs, egg, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until all ingredients are moistened. Let mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat the broiler and position the oven rack 3 inches from the heat. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease the foil with olive oil.
- With wet hands, shape mixture into patties,about 4 inches in diameter and ¾-inch thick. Place on foil-lined baking sheet.Broil for 15-16 minutes until browned and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Serving suggestion: Top with mashed avocado, lettuce, roasted red pepper strips, redonions, and crumbled goat cheese or dairy-free cheese alternative of choice.
Notes
To make this burger vegan: Reserve 3 tablespoons of the aquafaba (chickpea liquid) when draining the chickpeas. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with the reserved liquid and let rest until fully absorbed and thickened, about 5 minutes. Use instead of the egg in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg