Macrobiotic Lotus Root Burgers

Lotus root is a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine and is known for its crunchy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Macrobiotic Lotus Root Burgers

Cooking Method: Pan frying Cuisine: Asian, Macrobiotic Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Lotus Root
• 100 gram Brown Rice Flour
• 100 gram Carrots
• 100 gram Onion
• 2 teaspoon Tamari Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 4 piece Whole Wheat Buns
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 4 slice Tomato
• 4 slice Avocado

Instructions

1. Peel and grate the lotus root.
2. Grate the carrots and finely chop the onion.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grated lotus root, grated carrots, chopped onion, brown rice flour, tamari sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
4. Shape the mixture into burger patties.
5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Toast the whole wheat buns.
7. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, an avocado slice, and a cooked lotus root patty on each bun.
8. Serve the Macrobiotic Lotus Root Burgers with your favorite condiments and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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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.