One of the most important things to making a veggie burger is, hands down, the execution of that delicious veggie patty. And we’ve got just the secret for you. It’s all about roasting your vegetables that makes this patty part of one of the best veggie burgers you will ever try.
What You Will Need:
For The Burgers…
- 1 cup beet roots, peeled and cut in cubes
- ½ cup red quinoa, cooked
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
For The Dressing…
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ tsp pink Himalayan salt
For The Fries…
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in ¼-inch long slices, then ¼-wide inch strips
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornmeal
For Assembling…
- 4 Wholemeal buns
- 1 bunch of parsley, finely chopped
How To Prepare:
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Preheat the oven at 175°C/357°F.
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Place the beet root cubes on a lined baking tin, rub with olive oil and roast for 30 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
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Place the roasted beets in a food processor and pulse two or three times – you need some texture for the burgers, so make sure you don't mash them completely.
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Transfer the beets into a large bowl, add all the other ingredients and stir to combine. If the texture is too mushy add more bread crumbs until you obtain the desired consistency.
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With slightly wet hands, shape the burgers and place them on a lined baking sheet.
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Bake in the oven for 15 minutes on one side, then flip over and bake for 15 more minutes.
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Place the sweet potato strips on a lined baking sheet, rub with olive oil, than sprinkle with cornmeal and toss to combine.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. They will be ready in the same time with the burgers.
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While the burgers are baking, prepare the dressing.Place all the ingredients in the food processor and process to obtain a creamy sauce.
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Assemble the burgers immediately after removing from the oven.
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Cut the bun in halves, spread bun bases with dressing, add the beet burger and sweet potato fries, top generously with avocado dressing, parsley and put on the bun top.
As you can see, your cooking techniques play a major factor in taking this burger to the big leagues. This patty is the perfect balance of texture, nutritional value, and flavor. It’s not just the color of the patty that packs a punch in this dish. One bite and you will know just what we mean. Dig in!
Article Source: The Awesome Green
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