Veggie Burger

Intro

Did you know you can make your own burger patties at home using just veggies? Crispy on the outside with a chewy, buttery (almost meaty!) texture on the inside; these Veggie Burgers are definitely a delicious hack to getting in your daily greens!

Instructions

1. Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet, add kale & arugula and lightly sautee for 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool. Once cooled, squeeze all liquid out of the greens and pat down with a paper towel.
2.  Mash dry chickpeas in a large bowl with ½ tablespoon olive oil and garlic until you get a thick paste consistency. You may use a sturdy metal fork, mortar & pestle, or food processor.
3. Add quinoa, greens, spices, salt & pepper to the chickpea mash and mix until even.
4. Use an ice cream scoop to shape 4 to 6 patties. Form each patty tightly to keep the mixture together. Gently coat each patty with a light layer of panko.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Heat patties on each side for 1-2 minutes until the panko is golden brown.
6. Transfer skillet with patties to oven. Set to 180 C and bake for 15-20 minutes.
7. Assemble with lettuce, tomatoes, buns & sauces of choice.