Discover delicious ways to incorporate nutritious ingredients into your diet with these homemade preparations
Did you know that Burger Day is celebrated on May 28th? This special date is perfect for bringing friends and family together to enjoy one of the world’s most beloved snacks. But who said it has to be synonymous with empty calories and excess fat? To make this party even tastier and healthier, we teach you 4 incredible recipes that prove that you can prepare delicious and nutritious burgers in the comfort of your own home. Watch!
Beetroot burger
ingredients
Hamburger
- two beets cooked and grated
- 1 cup cooked and mashed chickpeas
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Sweet potato dip
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
guacamole
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Assembly
- 2 slices hamburger bun with sesame seeds
- Baby rocket leaves to taste
Preparation method
Hamburger
In a large bowl, combine the grated beets, chickpea puree, onion, garlic, oats, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Shape the burgers into uniform sizes and set aside. Heat a non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Reserve
Sweet potato dip
In a pan lined with butter paper, mix the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 30 minutes, or until soft and lightly golden. Next, transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a food processor and process until smooth. If necessary, adjust the seasoning. Reserve.
guacamole
In a medium bowl, mash the avocado pulp with a fork until it reaches a creamy consistency. Then add the lemon juice, tomato, red onion, coriander, salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside
Assembly
Cut the hamburger buns in half and toast them lightly in a non-stick pan. Spread a generous layer of guacamole on the bottom half of the sandwich and place the beetroot burger on top of the guacamole. Then add a layer of sweet potato sauce on top of the burger. Finish with rocket leaves and the other half of the bread. Serve immediately.
Salmon and oat burger
ingredients
- 400 g of fillet salmon without skin
- 1/2 cup fine flaked oats
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Preparation method
Chop the salmon into small pieces on a cutting board or quickly blend it in a food processor. In a bowl, mix the chopped salmon, oats, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper until you obtain a smooth mixture. Shape the burgers into the desired size and set aside.
Heat a non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat and fry the burgers for about 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the heat and assemble your burger as you prefer.
Lentil burger with curry sauce
ingredients
Hamburger
- 1 cup of tea Lentils cooked
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Sauce
- 1/2 cup natural yogurt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt to taste
Assembly
- 2 slices seeded hamburger bun
- Arugula leaves, cucumber slices and tomato slices to taste
Preparation method
Hamburger
In a bowl, mix the cooked lentils, chopped onion, garlic, grated carrot, oats, chickpea flour, curry powder, salt and pepper. Work the mixture with a fork until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Form the burgers and set them aside. Heat a non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Reserve.
Sauce
In a bowl, mix the natural yogurt, curry, lemon juice and salt until you obtain a smooth sauce. Reserve.
Assembly
Cut the hamburger buns in half and toast them lightly in a non-stick pan. Spread a generous layer of curry sauce on the bottom half of the bread. Arrange the lentil burger on top of the sauce. Add the rocket leaves and the tomato and cucumber slices. Finish with the other half of the bread and serve immediately.
Tuna burger with avocado
ingredients
- 340 g of drained tuna in oil
- 1 mashed avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lemon juice
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Coconut oil for grilling
Preparation method
In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, mashed avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, oatmeal, salt and black pepper. Mix until you obtain a homogeneous and firm mixture. Divide the dough into 4 portions and form a hamburger.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little coconut oil. Fry the burgers for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with any accompaniment you desire.
Source: Terra
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