Walnut Burger

Walnut Burger

Walnut Burger

I know what you’re thinking. Why is he making a meatless burger?! Well, I’ve started to cut meat out of my diet a couple times a week for healthier lifestyle options. Surprisingly, these walnut burgers are pretty damn tasty. Walnuts happen to be high in fiber and a nutrient dense in protein and omega 3s. While higher in calorie from fat, studies prove that walnuts don’t increase the risk of obesity while replacing animal protein; making them energy dense. Garbanzo beans are considered a complete protein; containing all 9 essential amino acids. They are also high in fiber, minerals, and vitamins such a A, E, C, potassium, and iron. Ultimately, walnut burgers are a really good option to eating an animal protein based burger.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: how to make, main course, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup white onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • nonstick spray
  • 4 brioche buns
  • cheese of your choice sliced
  • mayonnaise
  • lettuce
  • tomato sliced

Instructions

  • Pulse the walnuts and spices in a food processor until the nuts are finely chopped.
    How to make, main course, vegetarian
  • Add in the garbanzo beans, egg, onion, garlic, and cider vinegar.
    How to make, main course, vegetarian
  • Pulse until a dough forms.
    How to make, main course, vegetarian
  • Form the dough into patties. Coat a pan with nonstick spray over medium heat. Add in the patties.
    How to make, main course, vegetarian
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes a side until they are browned.
    How to make, main course, vegetarian
Vegetarian, main course, how to make
Place the patties on top of toasted brioche buns. Top the burger with your favorite cheese(I used a blueberry cheddar), lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Your can also eat the burger in a lettuce wrap instead of a bun if you’re trying to cut back on carbs.