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Curried Vegetable Burger

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Here is an interesting veggie burger recipe that you can prepare at home. These delicious patties may not be meaty but they are just as good. If you do not have whole meal bread, you may use bread crumbs instead. It helps hold the vegetable patty together and gives it more texture. I prefer the patties well-done and the edges crisp too.

Zucchinis and carrots can give the same feel as meat. In fact, it doesn’t have a vegetable taste. These burgers taste similar to meat patties.  It is also a good idea to replace the curry paste with barbecue sauce for a heavier and smoky flavor.  You may also grill the patties instead of frying them. Enjoy!

 

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 zucchinis, grated

1 large carrot, grated

4 slices whole meal bread, crusts removed

400g canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

3 teaspoons mild curry paste

1 egg yolk

3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves, plus extra for serving

Salt and pepper to taste

6 bread rolls

Mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce and tomatoes for serving

 

Heat half of the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onions for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and fragrant. Add the zucchini and carrots. Cook it or 3-5 minutes until the vegetables wilt and become soft. Remove excess liquid and discard.

Put the bread and the chickpeas in a food processor or blender. Process until they are well combined or crumbled. Add the cooked vegetables, curry paste, egg yolk and coriander. Pulse for 30 seconds until all the ingredients are the same consistency. Season it with salt and pepper.

Remove the vegetable mixture from the food processor and make 6 patties. Place them on a baking tray and refrigerate them for 5 minutes or until set.

Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the burgers in batches for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Assemble the burgers by placing some mayonnaise and mustard on the bread. Put a burger patty, lettuce, tomatoes and coriander leaves. Repeat this for the remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

 

Photo Courtesy Of:  seelensturm

 

Grilled Mushroom Burger

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Mushrooms are good alternatives for meat when it comes to burgers. They have a good texture and they can easily be flavored to suit your taste. Here’s a vegetarian burger recipe that is best served with fries.

 

Ingredients:

1 sweet onion, thinly sliced

8 flat mushrooms or Portobello mushrooms

8 slices burger buns

Iceberg lettuce

2 ripe tomatoes, sliced

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup tzatziki

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

 

Grease a grilling pan or barbecue grill with olive oil. Place it under medium heat.

Grill the onions for 10 minutes or until they are golden brown. Flip the onions once in a while. Season it with salt and pepper. If the onions become too dry, you may add some olive oil. Transfer the onions to a plate but keep warm.

Next, grill the mushrooms on high heat. Pour a little olive oil on mushrooms and season it with salt and pepper. Cook it for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender.

Heat the bread on the pan for 2-3 minutes or until they are light brown. Rub the garlic cloves on the bread.

Assemble the burgers by topping the bread with lettuce and tomatoes. Place the mushroom on top and add the onions. Put a dollop of tzatziki and top with another slice of bread. Do the same for the remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

Photo Courtesy Of:  yoppy