Stuffed Bell Pepper Burger

Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with this unique Stuffed Bell Pepper Burger, where a hearty, spiced chickpea and quinoa patty is encased in a roasted bell pepper. Topped with a refreshing cucumber-tahini sauce, this vegan Greek burger is a delightful twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams, cooked and drained
• Quinoa - 100 grams, cooked
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Bell peppers - 2 large, halved and seeds removed
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Cucumber - 1 small, grated
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 1 tablespoon
• Whole grain burger buns - 2

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas with a fork until chunky.
3. Add the cooked quinoa, chopped red onion, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until combined.
4. Shape the mixture into two patties.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. While the patties are cooking, place the halved bell peppers on a baking tray, cut side up. Roast in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until slightly softened.
7. In a small bowl, mix together tahini, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and water to create the sauce.
8. Once the patties are cooked and the bell peppers are roasted, assemble the burgers by placing a patty inside each bell pepper half.
9. Serve the stuffed bell pepper burgers on whole grain buns and drizzle with cucumber-tahini sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas and quinoa.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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