Hambúrguer de Amêndoas

The Hambúrguer de Amêndoas is a delicious Brazilian vegetarian burger made with a nutty almond base, offering a rich flavor and satisfying texture. Topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty sauce, it's a wholesome meal perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Raw almonds - 100g
• Cooked quinoa - 100g
• Breadcrumbs - 50g
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Avocado - 1/2, sliced
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons (optional)

Steps

1. Soak the raw almonds in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. In a food processor, combine the soaked almonds, cooked quinoa, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped parsley, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
3. Shape the mixture into 2 equal patties.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
5. While the patties are cooking, toast the whole wheat burger buns in another skillet until lightly browned.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the almond patty, sliced tomato, and avocado. Add mayonnaise if desired, then top with the other half of the bun.
7. Serve immediately with a side salad or baked sweet potato fries.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from almonds, promoting heart health.
• High in protein and fiber, aiding in digestion and satiety.

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