Vegetarian Burgers

Are you a dedicated vegan or vegetarian? Congratulations on taking this step toward better health! While many of our patients follow a vegetarian lifestyle, others include meat in their diet. I don’t favor one approach over the other but firmly believe in the value of a balanced and nutritious diet. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious meat-free meal.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chick peas
• 2 cups cooked, mashed pumpkin
• ½ cup sesame seeds, toasted
• ½ cup sunflower seeds, ground
• 4 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 1 cup soft tofu, mashed
• Seasoning

 Method

• To cook chick peas, rinse, cover well with fresh water, bring to boil, and simmer until soft for approximately 35 minutes.
• Drain. Put into a bowl and mash.
• Cook pumpkin with skin removed, then mash.
• To toast sesame seeds, place them in a saucepan over a medium heat, stir frequently until browned.  Add NO oil or fat.  They brown very quickly, watch carefully
• Combine all ingredients in recipe in a bowl and mix well. Shape into burgers.
• Place on a greased oven tray.  Bake at 200 C for about 20-30 minutes or shape into patties, dip in breadcrumbs and fry gently in heated oil.
• Use in a hamburger, add your choice of toppings, salad veges, etc.