Eating this much processed meat daily could be putting your health at serious risk

Ditch the risk — enjoy this vegan recipe that’s delicious, planet-friendly, and cancer-risk-free!

Serves: 4  |  Time: 35 min

Patty Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked black beans (rinsed, drained)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp flax meal + 3 tbsp water (flax egg)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp smoked paprika + ½ tsp chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder
• ½ tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• Salt, pepper, olive oil

Toppings: Vegan sesame buns, lettuce, tomato, pickles, vegan mayo, mustard.

Steps

1. Flax egg: Mix flax meal + water, set aside.
2. Cook veggies: Sauté onion 3 min, add mushrooms, cook until dry; add garlic for 1 min.
3. Mix: Mash beans (leave some chunks), add quinoa, mushroom mix, tomato paste, soy sauce, flax egg, breadcrumbs, seasonings. Adjust texture with more breadcrumbs or water.
4. Shape & Cook: Form 4 patties, pan-fry 4–5 min per side until browned.
5. Assemble: Toast buns, spread vegan mayo, add lettuce, tomato, patty, pickles, mustard, top bun.