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Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Bun-less Veggie Burger


This one is for those Banting/Vegetarian Carb-less eaters out there...

INGREDIENTS

Burger Patty:
1 Cup Sprouts (use a variety)
½ Cup Grated carrot
1 Cup Almond Flour
1 Egg (optional)
½ Cup Lentils (cooked)
½ Cup Chickpeas (cooked)
2 Garlic cloves
Seasoning (salt, pepper, herbs/spices eg. basil)

Red Onion Relish:
1 red onion chopped
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
2 Tbsp Honey
¼ Cup balsamic vinegar (Optional)
Seasoning (salt, pepper, herbs/spices eg. basil)

Garnish:
Lettuce or rocket
Giant black Mushroom (Sliced and cooked)
Thick slice of tomato
Avocado sliced
Fresh tomato salsa (tomato & onion chopped up and cooked to a sauce. Add seasoning)

METHOD

Burger Patty:
Blend together Sprouts, carrot, lentils, chickpeas, Garlic & seasoning

Hand Mix in egg (Optional) and Almond flour (or use food processor)
Mixture must be nice & thick
Form balls with the mixture and flatten in burger patty shape
Fry up in some coconut oil a few minutes on each side until burger holds it shape
Add to the oven to bake for a further 10minutes (until cooked through)

Red Onion Relish:
Melt coconut oil in pot
Add all other ingredients and cook on medium heat until onions go soft, mixture turns golden & thickens
Remove from heat to cool down

Build Your Burger:
On a plate later your burger patty
Next add tomato relish/salsa sauce
Add some leaves
Arrange your slices of mushroom
Next add your avocado slices
Garnish with your Red onion relish on top
Add seasoning to taste

Serve and enjoy! J