Cabbage Roll Burger

The Cabbage Roll Burger is a flavorful vegan twist on traditional Turkish cuisine, combining the essence of stuffed cabbage rolls in a hearty burger form. Each bite is packed with spices, fresh vegetables, and healthy grains, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Cabbage leaves - 4 large
• Quinoa - 100 grams
• Chickpeas (cooked) - 150 grams
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Whole grain burger buns - 2
• Avocado (sliced) - 1 small
• Vegan yogurt (for sauce) - 100 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and fold in the chopped parsley. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
7. While the mixture cools, blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for about 2 minutes to soften them. Drain and cool.
8. Take 2 blanched cabbage leaves and place a generous portion of the quinoa-chickpea mixture in the center. Roll the cabbage leaves around the filling to form a burger patty shape.
9. Place the cabbage rolls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
10. While the patties are baking, prepare the burgers by toasting the whole grain buns and slicing the avocado.
11. Assemble the burgers by placing a cabbage roll patty on each bun, adding sliced avocado, and a dollop of vegan yogurt on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in plant-based protein, supporting muscle health.

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