Description
Flavorful veggie burgers with a vibrant green olive-basil aioli. Perfect for a light and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 lbs (150 g) medium zucchini
- 15 oz (425 g) cannellini beans
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 large egg or 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cups (79 ml) chickpea flour
- 1/4 cups (60 ml) basil
- Coconut oil
- 4 burger buns or English muffins toasted
- 1 avocado thinly sliced
- 1 cups (237 ml) Baby arugula leaves or sprouts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the garlic and zucchini until roughly chopped. Add the beans, lemon zest, egg, salt, red pepper, flour, and basil. Puree until coarsely combined.
- Transfer the burger mixture to the fridge to chill, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Heat a thin layer of coconut oil in a large cast iron skillet.
- Using an ice cream scoop (or a 1/2 cup measure), portion the burger mixture and add the balls directly into the skillet. Allow the burgers to get crusty on the first side for about 3 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook for another 2 minutes, until nicely browned on the second side.
- Transfer the burgers to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until firm and with a falafel-esque crust.
- Make the aioli: in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and olives. Alternatively, whiz these ingredients in a clean food processor.
- To serve, slather each bun with the aioli and top with a burger patty. Divide the avocado and sprouts between the sandwiches, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the zucchini before adding it to the food processor.
- If you don’t have chickpea flour, you can substitute with an equal amount of all-purpose flour or almond flour.
- These burgers freeze well! Wrap individual patties tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50