Peanut Burger with Raspberry Coulis
Peanuts are a powerful plant-based protein that are packed with 19 vitamins and minerals.
SERVES 4-6
Burger Patties:
| 1/4 | cup uncooked quinoa (cook with 3/4 cup water) |
| 1 | cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts |
| 1 | cup (canned) chickpeas, drained |
| 1 | tbsp. peanut butter powder |
| 2 | tbsp. basil, dried |
| 2 | tbsp. soy sauce |
| 1 | tbsp. garlic, minced |
| 1 | medium white onion, small diced |
| 1 | tsp. black pepper |
| 2 | tbsp. flour |
Raspberry Coluis:
| 6 | oz. raspberries |
| 2 | tbsp. water |
| 1 | cup (canned) chickpeas, drained |
| 1 | tbsp. powdered sugar |
| cornstarch slurry, optional |
Other:
4-6 Buns for serving
Condiments such as lettuce, tomato, onion or cheese slices
Instructions:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add a small amount of oil in the pan. Cook patties about 7-10 minutes on each side until each side is golden brown. Serve immediately with raspberry coulis, onions, tomato slices and lettuce, if desired.
- Divide mixture into 4 large burgers or 6 small burgers as desired.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add a small amount of oil in the pan. Cook patties about 7-10 minutes on each side until each side is golden brown. Serve immediately with raspberry coulis, onions, tomato slices and lettuce if desired.
- For coulis: Heat all raspberry coulis ingredients (raspberries, water, powdered sugar) in a small sauce pan. Berries should all pop and sauce should reduce. For a thicker sauce, mix in an optional cornstarch slurry and boil for 3 minutes. Strain coulis and set aside for topping burgers.
Estimated Nutrition Facts:
Burger Patty (small): 230 calories/serving, 11 grams of fat, 24 grams of carbohydrate, 10 grams of protein, 475 mg of sodium and 5 grams of fiber.
Raspberry Coulis: 20 calories/serving, 0 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbohydrate, 0 grams of protein, 2 mg of sodium and 2 grams of fiber.