Loaded Vegetable Burger

The term ‘burger’ is derived from the German city of Hamburg, where a similar dish called ‘Hamburg steak’ originated.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Loaded Vegetable Burger

Cooking Method: Grilling, Pan frying Cuisine: American, International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 piece Whole wheat burger buns
• 4 piece Lettuce leaves
• 1 sliced Tomato
• 1 sliced Avocado
• 1 thinly sliced Red onion

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the black beans. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
2. In a food processor, combine the black beans, cooked quinoa, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, garlic cloves, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
3. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5. Toast the burger buns.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a black bean patty, tomato slices, avocado slices, and red onion slices. Place the top half of the bun on the filling.
7. Serve the loaded vegetable burgers with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 8g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.