How to Make Veggie Burgers

No one will be asking “Where's the beef?” after trying these vegan sammies packed with wholesome, savory ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, black beans and walnuts.

- Sarah Tramonte

DISHING WITH Sarah Tramonte

TOH Associate Culinary Producer

The unique flavor of these veggie burgers will delight even the most staunch meat-eaters.

Flame-Grilled Flavor

Liquid Smoke

Want fresh-from-the-grill taste without firing up the coals? Add 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke to the burger mix. Stubb's Hickory Liquid Smoke $5 amazon.com

A Quick Spin

Food Processor

Get the perfect texture for these burgers with a terrific food processor. A few pulses and you'll be ready to shape your patties. Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor $250 williams-sonoma.com

Best Ever Veggie Burger

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min. Makes: 4 servings

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained cup chopped walnuts

1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. ground fennel seed

1/4 tsp. smoked paprika

1 Tbsp. oil from sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 cup shredded carrot

1 large shallot, minced

2 Tbsp. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped