Friday, December 11, 2009

Amazing Veggie Burgers


I'm not a fan of eating a lot of Boca or Morningstar products and have been on the hunt for the perfect Veggie Burger (and BB burger). Well, here it is, this burger will not disappoint. It's hearty, healthy has great texture to it and is SUPER easy to make. You can make the mixture ahead of time for dinners and freeze it into patties for dinner-on-the-fly.

This comes to us via Martha Stewart and can be found here. You know, I loved her so much more for rocking a knit poncho out of jail, and actually starting that trend. Thank you Martha.

Ingredients
2 Portobello mushrooms (8oz), stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small zucchini
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup minced shallot or 1 large shallot (they're like onions and garlic, but not)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup quinoa, cooked or 2 cups cooked quinoa
2 teaspoons sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
6 whole-wheat buns, split

Yogurt-Garlic Sauce (not tested but sounds great!) - try it, let me know how it is.
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaft parsley
1 tablespoon salt-packed capers, rinsed and chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1) Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped, and transfer to a bowl. Shred zucchini, place on paper towels, and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Add to mushrooms.

2) Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallot and red-pepper flakes, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and add Parmesan, quinoa, and salt. Season with pepper. Let cool completely, then stir in egg and breadcrumbs. Cover, and refrigerate until cold and firm, about 1 hour.

3) Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, pressing firmly. Cook in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Top with Yogurt-Garlic Sauce and enjoy :)

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