green burgers

Serves 4 / 15 mins prep / 10 mins cook
This meal is high in fibre, protein and antioxidants!
Avoid buying bread rolls if wanting to make burger bowls.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE BURGERS

·      2 cups frozen peas 

·      60g pkt baby spinach leaves 

·      2 spring onions, roughly chopped 

·      2 garlic cloves, peeled 

·      1 tbs drained pickled jalapeno 

·      400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 

·      1/2 cup finely grated parmesan 

·      1 egg 

·      3/4 cup oats (add more if mixture is too sticky) 

·      2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 

·      4 wholemeal rolls 

FOR THE SALAD

·      2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled into ribbons 

·      2 cups spinach leave and/or rocket

·      1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 

·      1 cup cherry bocconcini 

·      Balsamic glaze 

METHOD

1. Place peas + spinach in a medium bowl. Pour over boiling water and stand for 1 minute. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid.

2. Place pea mixture, onion, garlic, jalapeno, chickpeas, parmesan, egg and oats in a food processor and process until finely chopped and combined. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 4 patties. Chill in fridge for 10 minutes or until slightly firm.

3. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 minutes on each side or until golden and heated through.

4. To make burgers: place salad ingredients in roll with burger and enjoy.

4. To make burger bowls: combine salad ingredients in individual bowls and place burger on top. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Season with salt + pepper. 

Inspiration from: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipedetail/11032/healthy-green-burgers