Veggie Patties

CATEGORY

Vegetarian

SERVINGS

8

PREP TIME

60 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

CALORIES

350

Wanting to enjoy the backyard cookout with your friends, but not so sure about the meat? Try this delicious alternative to the standard American Burger!

Author:
Pit Barrel Cooker Co.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 eggs (can also make flax egg for vegan substitute)

• 3 cups black beans (drained and rinsed)

• 1 cup walnuts (or other nut of choice)

• 1 ½ cup cooked brown rice

• 1 ½ cup carrots, shredded

• ½ cup red onion

• 1/2 cup green onions

• 1.5 cups Ritz crackers (or breadcrumbs)

• 2 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 2 tbsp onion salt

• 2 tbsp dried parsley

• Salt and pepper to taste

BEST BURGER DRESSING

• 4 tbsp mayo

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook brown rice according to instructions on package. Let sit and cool while doing the next steps.

2. Mash drained black beans to paste in a large bowl with a fork. Leave ¼ beans whole.

3. Chop walnuts with a knife until smaller pieces (not powder) and add to bean mix.

4. Add 2 eggs and mix. Shred carrots and mix all remaining ingredients, including rice).

5. Freeze mixture for 30 min or refrigerate for 1 hour.

6. Mix all ingredients for dressing and refrigerate.

7. Light your Pit Barrel^® following grilling instructions to get it nice and hot.

8. Shape mixture into 12 patties.

9. Brush patties with oil of choice and cook 5 min on each side.

10. Serve with brioche buns and your favorite toppings.