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