Low Fat Delicious Veg Burger
Indulge guilt-free in this Low Fat Delicious Veg Burger, a wholesome and flavorful twist on a classic favorite! Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like quinoa, chickpeas, grated vegetables, and aromatic spices such as coriander and cumin, this veggie burger is a treat for your taste buds. These hearty, protein-packed patties are pan-fried to golden perfection without any oil, keeping it light yet satisfying. Enhanced with fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and cucumber slices, all sandwiched between whole wheat buns and a dollop of creamy low-fat yogurt, this burger is as healthy as it is delicious. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a health-conscious cookout, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 50 minutes and serves 4. Whether you’re embracing a plant-based lifestyle or simply looking for a lighter burger option, this low-fat vegetarian recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper
- 3 stalks Green onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Oats
- 4 pieces Whole wheat burger buns
- 0.5 cup Low-fat yogurt
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 small Cucumber
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water and then cook it with 2 cups of water until fluffy, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Grate the carrot and zucchini. Finely chop the red bell pepper and green onion.
In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas until they form a paste-like consistency.
Add cooled quinoa, grated carrot, zucchini, chopped bell pepper, green onion, and garlic to the bowl with chickpeas.
Season the mixture with coriander powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add oats to the mixture and combine thoroughly. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes for the oats to absorb some moisture.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each into a patty.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray if desired.
Cook each patty for about 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and firm.
Slice the tomato and cucumber. Prepare the burger buns by slicing them in half.
Assemble the burgers: Spread a thin layer of low-fat yogurt on the bottom half of each bun, add a lettuce leaf, then the patty, tomato, cucumber slices, and top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat delicious veg burger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 8752 mg | 381% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 335.8 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.8 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.0 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 988 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 2998 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
