Hamburguesa de Almendras

The Hamburguesa de Almendras is a delightful vegetarian burger featuring a nutty almond patty, infused with Spanish flavors and served with a vibrant vegetable topping. It's a satisfying dish that brings together health and taste in every bite.

Ingredients

• Almonds - 100 grams
• Chickpeas (cooked) - 100 grams
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1, sliced
• Avocado - 1/2, sliced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a food processor, combine the almonds, chickpeas, garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
3. Shape the mixture into two patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5. While the patties are cooking, slice the whole wheat buns and toast them in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked patty, tomato slices, avocado, red onion, and parsley.
7. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 44 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

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

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