Vegan Whataburger Original Recipe – Delicious Plant-Based Fast Food Burger for a Sustainable Lifestyle

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.

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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.