For people who follow plant-based diet, Chili’s veggie burger tastes divine. To be quite honest, it is not only popular among vegetarians, even regular customers who come into this establishment. The following recipe can help you replicate its flavor at home. This recipe is simple and can be a great option for midweek meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked black bean (equals to a 14-oz. can of black bean)
- ½ cup bread crumbs, seasoned one can be used for added flavor
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- An onion, small size
- An egg
- 2 teaspoons Cajun-style seasoning
- A teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- Burger buns of choice
- Cheese, optional
- Mayonnaise, optional
- Lettuce, sliced
- Tomatoes, sliced
For people who follow plant-based diet, Chili’s veggie burger tastes divine. To be quite honest, it is not only popular among vegetarians, even regular customers who come into this establishment. The following recipe can help you replicate its flavor at home. This recipe is simple and can be a great option for midweek meal.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked black bean (equals to a 14-oz. can of black bean)
- ½ cup bread crumbs, seasoned one can be used for added flavor
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- An onion, small size
- An egg
- 2 teaspoons Cajun-style seasoning
- A teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- Burger buns of choice
- Cheese, optional
- Mayonnaise, optional
- Lettuce, sliced
- Tomatoes, sliced
Cooking Instructions
- Drain black beans from any liquid.
- Blend garlic, sliced onion, and drained black beans in a food processor well. The end consistency depends on preference. Some people prefer it to have texture while others like it smooth.
- Move the black beans mix to a bowl then add egg, bread crumbs, dried parsley, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into four medium size patties.
- Heat up a grill and cook the patties. The patties require about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Assemble the Chili’s veggie burger by lathering bottom bun with mayonnaise before adding bun, cheese, lettuce, and sliced tomato. Finish the burger with top bun. To make this dish completely vegan, the cheese and mayonnaise can be omitted.
To whip up this special burger from start to finish, it does not take more than 40 minutes. It makes the dish perfect for days when you are busy but still hoping for nutritious and flavorful meal. The recipe can yield 4 mid-size burgers or 3 larger size ones. It can be served with side dishes such as Chilis vegetarian fajitas. The fajitas contain asparagus, mushroom, and corn which are cooked with strong Mexican-style seasonings. That will make regular dinner or lunch more special.
The burger is an easy way to get children to eat vegetable because this food is favored by most children. Since the recipe can be multiplied easily, patties can be made ahead of time. It can freeze well so whenever the urge to eat burger comes, you can heat up a patty and assemble burger rather quickly. Toppings to add to the burger may vary as well. Caramelized onion and pickles are popular topping choices. Hopefully, you would give this Chili’s veggie burger recipe a chance.
- Drain black beans from any liquid.
- Blend garlic, sliced onion, and drained black beans in a food processor well. The end consistency depends on preference. Some people prefer it to have texture while others like it smooth.
- Move the black beans mix to a bowl then add egg, bread crumbs, dried parsley, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into four medium size patties.
- Heat up a grill and cook the patties. The patties require about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Assemble the Chili’s veggie burger by lathering bottom bun with mayonnaise before adding bun, cheese, lettuce, and sliced tomato. Finish the burger with top bun. To make this dish completely vegan, the cheese and mayonnaise can be omitted.
To whip up this special burger from start to finish, it does not take more than 40 minutes. It makes the dish perfect for days when you are busy but still hoping for nutritious and flavorful meal. The recipe can yield 4 mid-size burgers or 3 larger size ones. It can be served with side dishes such as Chilis vegetarian fajitas. The fajitas contain asparagus, mushroom, and corn which are cooked with strong Mexican-style seasonings. That will make regular dinner or lunch more special.
The burger is an easy way to get children to eat vegetable because this food is favored by most children. Since the recipe can be multiplied easily, patties can be made ahead of time. It can freeze well so whenever the urge to eat burger comes, you can heat up a patty and assemble burger rather quickly. Toppings to add to the burger may vary as well. Caramelized onion and pickles are popular topping choices. Hopefully, you would give this Chili’s veggie burger recipe a chance.
