Burger without meat and flour
6 servings
60 minutes
A burger without meat and flour is an original and healthy dish inspired by German culinary traditions. Its base consists of nutritious buns made from almonds, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds, making them rich in flavor and texture. Instead of a meat patty, a fragrant vegetable mix of peas, quinoa, zucchini, and tahini is used, which has a light nutty taste and pleasant juiciness. Refreshing lime juice and cilantro add a subtle spiciness. The assembled burger is complemented with hummus, crispy lettuce leaves, and juicy tomato slices. This is an excellent dish for those seeking an alternative to traditional burgers as it is not only tasty but also healthy. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, delighting with a balanced combination of flavors and nutritional value.
1
First, prepare the buns: blend one cup of almonds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds until smooth.
- Almond: 1 glass
- Sunflower seeds: 1.5 glass
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas): 1.5 glass
2
Pour the resulting flour and the remaining sunflower and pumpkin seeds into a bowl. Add water, oil, and salt. Mix everything well by hand.
- Sunflower seeds: 1.5 glass
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas): 1.5 glass
- Water: 0.5 glass
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
3
Shape small rolls and bake them for 25 minutes at 180 degrees.
4
While the buns are being prepared, boil quinoa or millet for 12-15 minutes.
- Quinoa: 1 glass
5
Bring the peas to a boil and blend until smooth.
- Dried green peas: 300 g
6
Grate the zucchini. In a large bowl, mix the pea paste, zucchini, lime juice, tahini, flax seeds, finely chopped cilantro, and salt. Add the cooked grain and mix well. The mixture should be sticky; if not, add a bit more ground flaxseed.
- Courgette: 1 piece
- Lime: 1 piece
- Tahini: 1 tablespoon
- Ground flaxseed: 2 glasss
- Cilantro: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
7
Shape small patties and bake them for 25 minutes at 180 degrees.
8
It's time to assemble the burger! Spread hummus on the bottom bun, add lettuce leaves on top, then the patty and slices of tomato.
- Hummus: 6 tablespoons
- Green salad leaves: 1 bunch
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
