Vegetarian
Vegetarian Sliders
On December 14, 2023 by userVegetarian sliders are a tasty and versatile dish that’s perfect for parties, gatherings, or a fun dinner option. Here’s a simple recipe for delicious Vegetarian Sliders:
Ingredients:
For the Veggie Patties:
- 2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 egg (or flaxseed egg for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
For Assembly:
- Slider buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Avocado slices
- Cheese slices (optional)
For Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare Veggie Patties:
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
- Add cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese (if using), red onion, cilantro, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the egg (or flaxseed egg) to bind the mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties, approximately the size of your slider buns.
- Cook Veggie Patties:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Assemble Sliders:
- Toast the slider buns in the oven or on the skillet for a minute or two.
- Spread a dollop of the sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place a veggie patty on each bun, then top with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cheese if desired.
- Spread more sauce on the top half of the buns and place them on top.
- Serve:
- Secure the sliders with toothpicks if needed and serve your Vegetarian Sliders immediately.
These sliders are customizable, so feel free to add your favorite toppings and condiments. They are perfect for serving at parties or as a family-friendly dinner option.