Vegetarian burgers don’t have to be boring. This recipe for vegetarian oatmeal burgers with onion jam proves how easy it is to prepare a wholesome and aromatic burger without any meat involved. The crispy oat patty combined with the sweet and savory onion jam makes this dish a special treat that will impress anyone and everyone at your table.
Vegetarian Oatmeal Burger: Tradition Meets Creativity
Burgers have always been some kind of legend in U.S. cuisine. Whether on the grill, drive-thru or burger joint, these bad boys are a sandwich that have long been loved! It would seem that the 2010s saw the rise of the veggie burger. Nowadays we have a lot of tools, tricks, and ingredients on hand to make a truly delicious burger that is also completely meat-free. The oatmeal burger, for example, has gained traction in the last couple of years. They not only carry classic burger flavors, but their oat base is both nourishing and the perfect base to absorb any and all flavors.
Before you start, of course, make sure you have all the ingredients for your oatmeal burger with onion jam at home. Once ready, let’s get cooking! For the patties, finely chop the onions and fry them in a pan. Then toast the oats, add mustard, tomato paste, and a dash of beetroot juice. Pour the broth over the oats until they have the perfect consistency to form the patties.
The onion jam is the perfect complement to this burger. It’s made from onions, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and apple juice. It’s seasoned with cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper. You’ll also need burger buns, fresh arugula, and sandwich pickles.
Once ready, this vegetarian oatmeal burger will stun you with its unique texture and nuanced flavors. When you bite into it, you’ll feel the crispiness of the patties, while the onion jam provides a soft, sweet note. Mmm, enjoy!
Want even more sandwich ideas? Try our party-ready sliders and mouthwatering chicken biscuit sandwich. Our slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken also makes the perfect base for a finger-lickin’ good sandwich.
Oatmeal Burgers with Onion Jam
Ingredients
For the onion jam:
- 1 lb onions
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ¾ cup apple juice
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
- salt & pepper to taste
- oregano
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
For the patty:
- ½ cup onions
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1¾ cups rolled oats quick-cooking or old-fashioned
- ¾ tsp mustard
- ½ tsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp beetroot juice
- 1 cup clear vegetable broth
Additionally:
- 3 oz arugula
- 4 burger buns or whole wheat rolls for baking
- chipotle
- ½ jar sandwich pickles
Instructions
- Start by making the onion jam. Peel the onions, halve them, and slice them into rings.
- Heat oil in a pot and sauté the onions. Then, add the sugar and let it caramelize. Deglaze the onions with the apple juice and add the cinnamon. Let the jam simmer and then season with salt, pepper, oregano, and balsamic vinegar. Remove from heat and set aside.
- For the patties, peel the onions and dice them finely.
- Sauté them in a pan until translucent and toast the oats along with them. Add mustard, tomato paste, and beetroot juice.
- Remove the pan from the heat and pour in the vegetable broth until a compact and kneadable mass forms.
- Now, make 4 patties and fry them in 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan.
- Wash the arugula and dry it with a paper towel.
- Spread chipotle sauce on the bun halves and place some arugula, a few sandwich pickles, and one patty on the bottom half.
- Spread the onion jam on top as desired and place the top bun on top.
- Secure the burger with a wooden skewer if needed before serving. Enjoy!