Spicy Harissa Burger

The Spicy Harissa Burger is a vibrant and flavorful vegan dish that combines the bold spices of Lebanese cuisine with a hearty plant-based patty. Topped with fresh veggies and a zesty tahini sauce, this burger is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Red kidney beans - 200 grams, cooked
• Quinoa - 50 grams, uncooked
• Harissa paste - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2, sliced
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions; set aside to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the cooked red kidney beans until slightly chunky.
3. Add the cooled quinoa, harissa paste, minced garlic, chopped onion, grated carrot, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans and mix well.
4. Form the mixture into two patties and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm up.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. While the patties are cooking, prepare the tahini sauce by mixing tahini and lemon juice in a small bowl.
7. To assemble the burger, place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each burger bun, add the cooked patty, top with tomato and cucumber slices, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
8. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from beans and quinoa.
• Rich in fiber, supporting digestive health.

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