BBQ Burgers
Submitted by alanspradlin
Vegetarian BBQ burgers made from ground walnuts, rice, sauteed onion, and veggie bacon bits with barbecue sauce. Hearty, smoky, and satisfying on a bun with pickles.
YIELD
3 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minThese veggie burgers actually hold together, actually taste like BBQ, and actually satisfy.
Ground walnuts and processed cooked rice form a sturdy base, while sauteed onion, veggie bacon bits, and barbecue sauce bring the smoky, savory flavor you crave from a burger.
A rest in the fridge firms everything up so the patties fry beautifully without falling apart.
Stack them on a bun with extra barbecue sauce and crunchy pickles and you’ve got a meatless burger that earns its spot at the cookout.
Kitchen Tips
- Pulse the walnuts in the food processor until they’re finely ground but not a paste; you want some texture in the patty
- The hour in the fridge is essential; skip it and the patties will crumble in the pan
- Add flour gradually until the mixture holds together when you squeeze a handful; too much makes the burgers dense
- These freeze well before cooking, so make a double batch and stack between parchment paper for quick weeknight dinners
Ingredients
Directions
Process walnuts in food processor and pour into a bowl. Process rice and pour in with walnuts. Sauté onion in oil until tender and add to walnuts and rice along with the rest of ingredients except flour.
Add enough flour to make patties.
Refrigerate for one hour. Fry in a little oil for several minutes, turning occasionally. Serve on a bun with barbecue sauce and pickles.
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