Hamburguesa de Pesto

The Hamburguesa de Pesto is a vibrant vegan burger that combines the freshness of homemade basil pesto with a hearty chickpea patty, perfect for a satisfying meal. Served on a toasted bun with fresh vegetables, this dish is a delightful twist on traditional Spanish flavors.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas (cooked) - 240 grams
• Rolled oats - 50 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Fresh basil - 30 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Whole grain burger buns - 2
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2, sliced
• Lettuce leaves - 2

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine cooked chickpeas, rolled oats, garlic, fresh basil, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is well combined but still chunky.
2. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up.
3. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a little olive oil and cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
4. While the patties are cooking, toast the whole grain burger buns in a toaster or on a pan until lightly browned.
5. Assemble the burgers by placing a chickpea patty on each bun, topped with slices of tomato, cucumber, and lettuce leaves. Optionally, drizzle extra pesto or olive oil on top.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Hamburguesa de Pesto!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in dietary fiber, aiding digestion and promoting satiety.

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