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July 5, 2019 <600 calories/serving

Freekeh Veggie Burger

The patties for this freekeh burger can be prepared in advance and refrigerated, then browned just before serving.

You can find this recipe in our Vegetarian Meal Plan.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 7 (click to scale)

Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 8 oz greenwheat freekeh
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh white onion minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh celery stalks minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh carrot minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh red bell peppers diced
  • 2 tsp fresh garlic minced
  • 2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup part skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 ea egg beaten
  • 1/8 tsp fresh thyme dried, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 7 ea whole wheat hamburger bun
  • 7 ea leaf lettuce
  • 14 ea fresh tomatoes 1/2” each slice
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil

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Instructions

  • In a small pot, bring vegetable stock to a boil. Stir in Greenwheat Freekeh and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 additional minutes.
  • In a sauté pan, heat 1/3rd of oil and add onion, celery, carrot and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are soft. Add garlic and cook for 2 additional minutes.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the Greenwheat Freekeh, vegetables, panko, mozzarella, egg, thyme and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly mix the ingredients by hand until they begin to form a paste. Form 5-oz. patties.
  • In a sauté pan, heat the remaining oil and cook the patties to a golden brown, flipping halfway through, about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately on toasted wheat buns with lettuce and tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 620mg | Fiber: 17g
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