Healthy Burgers Packed With Hidden Vegetables

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4
Healthy Burgers Packed With Hidden Vegetables
in Burgers

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

450 g lean beef mince
cooked beans , chickpeas , lentils
1 carrot
1 courgette
1/2 large onion
6 hamburger buns ( whole grain are good )
6 tablespoons hummus , of your choice
6 teaspoons spicy tomato salsa or 6 teaspoons chutney
2 cups salad greens
6 red ripe tomatoes
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
358
Sugar
5g
Fat
10g
These Healthy Burgers Packed With Hidden Vegetables are a fantastic way to boost your vegetable intake, without compromising on taste or flavour. The mixture of grated carrot, courgette, and chopped onion is mixed with lean beef mince and cooked beans, chickpeas, and lentils, to produce a protein-packed patty. Whole grain hamburger buns are toasted and topped with hummus, spicy tomato salsa or chutney, and a slice of ripe tomato, making this a complete and satisfying meal for any time of day. Easy to prepare and featuring ingredients easily sourced from your local supermarket, these burgers are sure to become a family favourite.

Instructions

1.Grate the carrot and courgette, and finely chop the onion.
2.Mix the lean beef mince with the cooked beans, chickpeas, and lentils. Add in the grated vegetables and chopped onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3.Form the mixture into six equal-sized patties, and preheat a grill or frying pan.
4.Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until fully cooked through and lightly browned.
5.Toast the hamburger buns, and spread on a tablespoon of hummus onto the bottom of each bun.
6.Top each bun with a cooked patty, a teaspoon of spicy tomato salsa or chutney, a handful of salad greens, and a slice of ripe tomato.
7.Serve immediately with additional salad greens or vegetables on the side, if desired.

PROS

These burgers are a quick and easy way to sneak in extra vegetables into your diet.

They are packed with protein and fibre, making them a satisfying and filling meal.

Whole grain hamburger buns provide extra fibre and nutrition.

CONS

The lean beef mince can still contribute to a high intake of saturated fat and calories.

Although the vegetables are hidden, the flavour may not be suitable for picky eaters.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These burgers are a great way to increase your vegetable intake, providing extra nutrients and fibre to support overall health.
The lean beef mince is a good source of protein, necessary for muscle growth and repair.
Whole grain hamburger buns provide extra fibre, important for digestive health.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.

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