Vegetable Tempura Burger

The Vegetable Tempura Burger is a delightful fusion of crispy tempura vegetables nestled between soft burger buns, bringing a taste of Thailand to your plate. Bursting with flavor and texture, this vegetarian dish is perfect for a quick meal or a casual gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini - sliced into rounds
• 1 medium carrot - julienned
• 1 small sweet potato - thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper (any color) - sliced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cold sparkling water
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
• 2 whole wheat burger buns
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
3. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
4. Dip the sliced zucchini, carrot, sweet potato, and bell pepper into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
5. Carefully place the battered vegetables into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
6. Remove the tempura vegetables and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
7. Toast the whole wheat burger buns lightly on a skillet or grill.
8. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, then layer with fresh cilantro leaves.
9. Place a generous amount of the tempura vegetables on top of the cilantro, then drizzle with Thai sweet chili sauce.
10. Top with the other half of the bun, serve immediately, and enjoy your Vegetable Tempura Burger!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Lower in saturated fats, making it a heart-healthy option.

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