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The Ultimate Grillable Veggie Burger – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Grillable Veggie Burger

Tired of veggie burgers that crumble and fall through the grates? This recipe uses a secret ingredient to create a firm, hearty patty that can stand up to the heat of any outdoor grill, packed with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, white beans, and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 burger
Calories: 276

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz (113 g) rigatoni pasta
  • ½ cup (90 g / 3.17 oz) red quinoa
  • 7 oz (200 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1½ tsp / 7 ml (0.2 fl oz) olive oil
  • ¾ cup (115 g / 4.1 oz) chopped onion
  • 9 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 15-oz / 425 g (15 oz) can white beans, rinsed, drained, and thoroughly patted dry
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) steamed broccoli, chopped
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbs / 45 g (1.59 oz) finely shredded green cabbage
  • 3 Tbs / 30 g (1.06 oz) finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 Tbs / 30 ml (1 fl oz) tomato sauce
  • 6 Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 Tbs / 30 ml (1 fl oz) canola oil, for brushing
  • The secret binder is rigatoni cooked until it's very soft and paste-like when processed.
  • Use a stainless-steel grill topper to create a stable, non-stick surface and prevent burgers from falling apart.
  • For even firmer patties, chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

Method
 

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the rigatoni for about 19 minutes, until it's very soft and overcooked.
  2. Drain well, then measure out 1½ cups, packing it tightly into the measuring cup.
  3. In a small saucepan, bring the quinoa and vegetable broth to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 13 minutes until slightly undercooked.
  5. Drain any excess liquid and set aside.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  7. Sauté the onion for 1 minute, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  8. Set aside to cool slightly.
  9. In a food processor, combine the overcooked rigatoni and the patted-dry white beans. Process for about 1 minute until a smooth, paste-like mixture forms.
  10. Transfer this 'glue' to a large bowl.
  11. Add ¾ cup of the cooked quinoa, steamed broccoli, cabbage, red bell pepper, tomato sauce, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and the cooked onion-garlic mixture.
  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mash everything together until well combined.
  13. Form the mixture into 6 evenly-sized patties (about ½ cup each). Lightly brush the tops of each patty with canola oil.
  14. Preheat your grill to high.
  15. Brush a stainless-steel grill topper with canola oil and place it on the grill to heat up.
  16. Place the patties oiled-side down onto the hot topper. Close the lid and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  17. Brush the tops of the patties with more oil, carefully flip them, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden and firm.
  18. Serve on your favorite buns with all the fixings.
  19. Patting the beans completely dry is crucial to prevent the patties from being too mushy.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 10gFat: 9g

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