Veggie Tuna Burgers

Veggie tuna burgers are a great alternative for those who want to enjoy the taste and texture of a classic tuna burger, but prefer a vegetarian or vegan option. The combination of chickpeas, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying patty that can be enjoyed by everyone.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Veggie Tuna Burgers

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves
• 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 1 can Canned Tuna
• 1 cup Oat Flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 4 piece Whole Wheat Burger Buns
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 4 slice Tomato
• 4 slice Avocado

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Peel and grate the carrot. Finely chop the red onion, garlic cloves, and fresh parsley.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, grated carrot, chopped red onion, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, lemon zest, canned tuna, oat flour, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
3. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
5. Toast the whole wheat burger buns.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and avocado slice on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a veggie tuna patty and the other half of the bun.
7. Serve the veggie tuna burgers with your favorite side dish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

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.