Secret Veggie Sliders
Secret Veggie Sliders
Ingredients
For the Veggie Patties
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounce, rinsed, drained, and mashed
- 1/2 cup zucchini, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup carrot, finely grated
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
For Assembly and Serving
- 8 slider buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce, torn
- 1 tomato, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Grate the zucchini and carrot. Finely dice the red bell pepper and 1/4 cup of red onion. Mince the garlic clove. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed black beans, squeezed zucchini, grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, egg, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and gently form them into small, flat slider patties, about 1/2 inch thick. If the mixture is too sticky, you can lightly moisten your hands.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the veggie patties into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. If desired, during the last minute of cooking, place a half slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
While the patties are cooking, you can lightly toast the slider buns in a separate dry skillet or toaster. Assemble the sliders by placing a cooked patty (with melted cheese, if using) on the bottom half of each bun. Top with green leaf lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickle chips, thinly sliced red onion, and your preferred sauces like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
⏱️ 6 min
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Secret Veggie Sliders
Ingredients
For the Veggie Patties
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounce, rinsed, drained, and mashed
- 1/2 cup zucchini, finely grated and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup carrot, finely grated
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
For Assembly and Serving
- 8 slider buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut in half
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce, torn
- 1 tomato, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup dill pickle chips
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ketchup, as needed
- mustard, as needed
- mayonnaise, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Grate the zucchini and carrot. Finely dice the red bell pepper and 1/4 cup of red onion. Mince the garlic clove. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed black beans, squeezed zucchini, grated carrot, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, egg, panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and gently form them into small, flat slider patties, about 1/2 inch thick. If the mixture is too sticky, you can lightly moisten your hands.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the veggie patties into the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through. If desired, during the last minute of cooking, place a half slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty to melt.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
While the patties are cooking, you can lightly toast the slider buns in a separate dry skillet or toaster. Assemble the sliders by placing a cooked patty (with melted cheese, if using) on the bottom half of each bun. Top with green leaf lettuce, tomato slices, dill pickle chips, thinly sliced red onion, and your preferred sauces like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
⏱️ 6 min