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.
Servings: 4
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.
- Add in the garbanzo beans, egg, onion, garlic, and cider vinegar.
- Pulse until a dough forms.
- Form the dough into patties. Coat a pan with nonstick spray over medium heat. Add in the patties.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes a side until they are browned.
