Ingredients
- Barbecue Spice Rub
- Vegan Veggie Burgers
Instructions
Barbecue Spice Rub: Stir together chili powder, brown sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, coriander and cayenne; set aside.
Vegan Veggie Burgers: Prepare rice according to package directions; let cool completely. Heat 1 tbsp canola oil in small skillet set over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Let cool completely.
- In food processor, pulse walnuts until finely ground. Add onion mixture, 1 cup black beans, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, flax and 2 tbsp spice rub; pulse until combined. Transfer to bowl; add rice and remaining beans, mixing to combine. Divide into 6 portions. Shape into six 1/2-inch thick patties. Place on parchment paper–lined tray and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes or until firm.
- Preheat grill to medium heat; grease grate well. Brush patties with remaining canola oil; grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked. Top each patty with Cheddar cheese slice; grill for about 1 minute or until cheese starts to melt. Grill buns for 30 to 60 seconds or until lightly toasted.
- Stir together mayonnaise, olive oil, mustard and garlic; spread over bottom halves of buns. Assemble burgers, arugula, avocado, tomato, red onion slices and pickles in buns.
Grillable Veggie Burgers
These hearty veggie, rice and black bean burgers are completely vegan and loaded with filling and plant-based ingredients. And, with our homemade BBQ spice rub blend, this dish is one that both meat-eaters and vegans alike will be craving!
What’s in these burgers? We’d like to break it down simply with what we’ve included in our veggie burger recipe:
RiceSelect® Royal Blend® Rice: A blend of Texmati® White, Brown, Wild and Red Rice
Veggies: onion, garlic
Nuts: walnuts
Beans: black beans
Binding agents: panko breadcrumbs, flaxseed
Added flavor: Barbecue sauce, homemade spice rub
Want to make something with a bit more spicy kick? Try these meat-free Mexican Burgers with Adobo Sauce using kidney beans, chipotles in adobo and Texmati® Brown Rice.
How To Grill a Non-Meat Burger
When summertime rolls around, that means grilling season is also in full swing. These veggie burgers are incredible for adding to your Grilling Recipe Ideas for Fathers Day, 4th of July or any other weeknight BBQ with family or friends. Enjoy that charred grill flavor even on Meatless Monday. And, the best part is that when combined together, these burger patties stay compact and firm, without falling apart over the grill.
The key to grilling them is to first start with a clean grate and make sure to grease it before adding your burgers, to avoid any sticking. And, as all of the ingredients are pre-cooked, all you need to do is worry about obtaining those perfect char marks and heating them through.
Find more tips for home chefs in our blog section including everything you need to know about different rice varieties for your meals, how to cook risotto rice perfectly, and much more with RiceSelect®.
Pearl Couscous
If you want to start cooking with couscous, check out some of the Pearl Couscous recipes on our website.
Looking for some new dinner recipe ideas? Try our: white rice and shrimp.
