Houston’s Veggie Burger Recipe

Houston’s Veggie Burger is a renowned plant-based burger featuring a savory blend of ingredients like black beans, brown rice, and oat bran, often praised for its rich flavor and satisfying texture.

Make our Houston’s Veggie Burger Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Veggie Burger will taste just like Houston’s.

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Veggie Burgers

Veggie Burgers are a popular plant-based alternative to traditional meat burgers, designed to cater to vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking a healthier or more sustainable dietary option. Unlike meat burgers, veggie burgers are made from a variety of plant-based ingredients that mimic the texture and flavor of meat while offering unique nutritional benefits.

Ingredients and Composition

Veggie burgers typically consist of a combination of vegetables, legumes, grains, and seasonings. Common base ingredients include:

• Legumes: Black beans, lentils, chickpeas and soybeans are frequently used for their protein content and binding properties.
• Grains: Brown rice, quinoa, oats and breadcrumbs provide structure and a chewy texture.
• Vegetables: Mushrooms, carrots, beets, spinach and zucchini add moisture, flavor, and nutritional value.
• Nuts and Seeds: Ingredients like sunflower seeds, flaxseeds and walnuts contribute healthy fats, crunch, and additional protein.
• Binders: Ingredients such as flax eggs (flaxseed mixed with water), chia seeds and breadcrumbs help hold the burger together.
• Seasonings: Garlic, onions, herbs, spices and soy sauce enhance flavor, making each veggie burger distinct.

Varieties and Nutrition

There are several types of veggie burgers, each offering different nutritional benefits and flavors:

• Bean Burgers: Often made with black beans or chickpeas, these are high in protein and fiber.
• Grain-Based Burgers: Using grains like quinoa or rice, these are typically gluten-free and provide a hearty texture.
• Vegetable-Based Burgers: Rich in vitamins and minerals, these burgers prioritize vegetables and are often lower in calories.
• Commercial Plant-Based Burgers: Brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods create burgers that closely mimic the taste and texture of beef, using ingredients like pea protein and heme.

Benefits and Considerations

Veggie burgers offer numerous benefits, including lower saturated fat content, no cholesterol, and higher fiber compared to traditional meat burgers. They are also environmentally friendly, requiring fewer resources to produce. However, it is important to check ingredient labels for added preservatives or high sodium levels in commercially produced options. Overall, veggie burgers are a versatile and nutritious option for those looking to reduce meat consumption or enjoy a plant-based diet.

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Houston's Veggie Burger Recipe

Houston's Veggie Burger is a renowned plant-based burger featuring a savory blend of ingredients like black beans, brown rice, and oat bran, often praised for its rich flavor and satisfying texture. Make our Houston's Veggie Burger Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Veggie Burger will taste just like Houston's.

Prep Time45 minutes mins

Active Time20 minutes mins

Chilling Time2 hours hrs

Total Time3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course: Burgers, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Burgers, Houston's, Vegetables

Yield: 4 Burgers

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Hickory BBQ Sauce (Choose a Vegan Sauce, if desired) store bought or homemade, of choice
• 1 tablespoon Molasses
• One 15-ounce can Black Beans drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked Brown Rice
• 1 tablespoon Oat Bran
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped Onions
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned Beets
• 1 teaspoon Beet Juice
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1 tablespoon Pickled Jalapeño Pepper chopped
• 1 Egg White or Vegan Egg Substitute add more if needed, to bind
• 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
• 4 slices Monterey Jack Cheese or Vegan Monterey Jack Cheese
• 4 Hamburger Buns
• Mustard
• Shredded Lettuce
• Sliced Tomatoes
• Dill Pickle Slices
• Chopped Onions

Instructions

• Add BBQ sauce and molasses to a small bowl. Stir to mix. Set aside.
• Place beans into a large bowl. Mash beans to a paste.
• Add 3 tablespoons BBQ mixture to beans (reserve remaining for brushing).
• Add rice, oat bran, onions, beets, beet juice, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, jalapeño and egg white. Mix well until completely combined.
• Form mixture into four 6-ounce patties. Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Place plate in refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• When ready to serve, pour olive oil into a cast iron or nonstick skillet. Place over medium heat.
• When oil is hot and shimmering, carefully add patties to pan. Grill burgers for 2 minutes on one side. Turn and brush with remaining barbecue and molasses mixture. Top with Monterey Jack cheese and grill for another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove patties to a plate. Set aside and keep warm.
• Toast hamburger buns, if desired.
• Lay bun tops and bottoms, inside up, on serving plates.
• Spread mustard on each bun top.
• Layer lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions onto each bun top and place 1 pattie on each bun bottom. (See photo above)
• Serve immediately, open faced.

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