Thai Veggie Burgers with Peanut Sauce

Often, the term “veggie burger” conjures up memories of some dry, unappealing patty that really has no business being included in the burger family. This is not that. The patty is a mixture of quinoa, chickpeas, oats and cornmeal with bell pepper and onion stirred in. I was definitely wary that they might turn out dry or flavorless but no – this meal was spectacular. The patties are sturdy and filling, and while they taste pretty darn good one their own, they are amazing topped with the cabbage-carrot-cilantro slaw and sweet and spicy peanut sauce. We ate them on our favorite burger buns, but they are just as good sans bun.

I made this meal over the weekend and I could hardly wait to share it with you. Though I’m not officially a vegetarian, we eat meatless more often than not. As a result, I’m constantly on the lookout for meatless meals that are every bit as filling and satisfying as something more carnivorous. These burgers are one of our biggest kitchen wins in a while, and I know we will be making them frequently. I’m already thinking about putting them on the menu again next week!