Veggie burger with a bean and kale patty topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 4 English muffins, knead the dough with whole grain flour
- 1 cup frozen kale, thawed and squeezed dry
- 400g (1 can) pinto beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup finely diced Monterey Jack cheese with chili pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted without oil and salt peanuts, chop finely
- 5 tablespoons corn polenta
- 1 large egg white
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1cm thick slices (about 600g)
- 2.5 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1.5 tsp curry powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, red onion rings for serving
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt, for serving
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into wedges, for serving
Preparation:
- Combine the kale and beans in a medium bowl and mash until the beans are almost paste-like. Add the cheese, peanuts, 2 tablespoons polenta, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, and the egg white. Form into four patties, about 1 cm thick. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. (You can make the kale overnight in advance.)
- Place the baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven, which should be preheated to 220 degrees.
Toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and curry powderPlace in a single layer on a preheated baking sheet and bake until tender and partially browned, about 20 minutes. Stir halfway through.
- Heat the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the remaining 3 tablespoons of polenta in a bowl. Roll the veggie patties in it. Cook until golden brown, 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the patties reach 165°F (74°C), about 5 minutes.
Spread each cutlet with 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise.
- Assemble burgers from English muffinsCut and toast the bun halves. Place the vegetarian bean and kale patties between them, adding lettuce, tomatoes, and onions if desired. Divide among 4 plates. sweet potato fries on the side. Divide the yogurt and peaches among four small sauceboats and serve.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 530, Total Fat 21g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 19g, Carbohydrates 71g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g. |