Veggie Burger with Red Onion, Pickles, and Creamy Dressing
A veggie burger with red onion, pickles, and creamy dressing is a satisfying appetizer or light meal for anyone looking for a flavorful meat-free option. Homemade patties made from black beans, oats, and vegetables have a hearty texture and a savory taste that pairs perfectly with a toasted burger bun. Crisp pickles bring tanginess, red onion adds a sharp bite, and a simple creamy dressing ties all the ingredients together. These burgers are ideal for casual gatherings, game-day snacks, summer cookouts, or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small carrot (grated)
- 1 egg or flax egg
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 burger buns
- Red onion slices
- Dill pickle slices
- Lettuce and tomato slices
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle brine
Instructions
- Mash the black beans in a bowl, leaving some texture. Mix in oats, breadcrumbs, onion, carrot, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture into four patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Toast the buns, then assemble each burger with lettuce, veggie patty, red onion, pickles, tomato, and dressing. Serve with baked fries, coleslaw, or a fresh green salad. Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy version.