Veggie Burger Bowl with Tahini Dressing
Fuel your day with this vibrant and nourishing Veggie Burger Bowl with Tahini Dressing a plant-based twist on your favorite comfort food! Packed with hearty veggie patties, crisp fresh greens, roasted vegetables, and wholesome grains, this bowl is as satisfying as it is nutritious.
Ingredients
- For the Veggie Burger Patties
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup finely grated carrot
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- For the Bowl
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- ½ avocado, sliced per serving
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- For the Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2–3 tablespoons water to thin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Veggie Patties : Mash black beans in a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa, grated carrot, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 patties.
- Cook Veggie Patties : Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until golden and firm.
- Prepare Tahini Dressing : Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and water until smooth. Adjust consistency as needed with water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Bowls : Divide salad greens, quinoa or rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage, and avocado among 4 bowls. Place a cooked veggie patty on top and drizzle with tahini dressing.