All-American Veggie Burger

It’s baseball season. And what’s a ballgame without a burger? Here’s our meat-free version of a ballpark classic you can enjoy while watching the Tribe from home.

4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 cup onion, diced

1 cup red bell pepper, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. dijon mustard

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. Heinen’s Two Brothers seasoning

(or Montreal Steak Seasoning)

1 cup bread crumbs

1/2 cup cooked brown rice

whole wheat buns

In a large skillet add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, onion and peppers. Cook over medium heat until softened,

about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook a couple of minutes longer. Set aside. In a food processor add black beans, cooked vegetables, worcestershire, dijon and seasonings. Pulse until combined but still chunky. Add bread crumbs and rice and pulse until well combined. Form into patties. Heat remaining olive oil in skillet. Cook burgers over medium-high heat in batches for about 3 minutes on each side. Serve on a toasted bun with all the fixings.