Bulgur Veggie Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Bulgur Veggie Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise
60 min.
4
425kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your burger game with a deliciously unique twist? Introducing our Bulgur Veggie Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise—a delightful vegetarian and dairy-free option that’s perfect for any meal of the day! Packed with wholesome ingredients, these burgers are not only satisfying but also bursting with flavor.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly grilled patty made from nutty bulgur, hearty pinto beans, and crunchy walnuts, all seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and cayenne. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes, enhanced by the fresh zing of lime mayonnaise that adds a refreshing touch. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, looking for a healthy snack, or simply craving a tasty appetizer, these veggie burgers are sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch for yourself and your loved ones, serving four generous portions that are both nutritious and filling. Plus, they’re easy to customize—feel free to add your favorite toppings or serve them on toasted multi-grain bread for an extra crunch. Dive into this culinary adventure and discover how satisfying plant-based eating can be!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup bulgur 
  • cup pinto beans canned rinsed drained
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves packed
  •  garlic clove coarsely chopped
  • 0.8 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • slices bread toasted
  • tablespoon olive oil for brushing
  • 0.5 cup onion divided chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoon soya sauce 
  • 2.5 ounces walnuts 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • stove

Directions

  1. Cook half of onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add bulgur and water and cook, covered, over low heat until water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in beans and soy sauce.
  4. Pulse bulgur mixture, walnuts, garlic, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and remaining onion in a food processor until finely chopped.
  5. Form rounded 1/2 cups of mixture into 4 (31/2-inch-diameter) patties. Chill at least 10 minutes.
  6. While patties chill, stir together mayonnaise, zest, and juice.
  7. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas). Put perforated grill sheet on grill and preheat 10 minutes.
  8. Brush patties all over with oil.
  9. Oil grill sheet, then grill burgers on grill sheet, covered only if using a gas grill, carefully turning once, until golden brown, about 8 minutes total.
  10. Serve burgers open-faced on toast with lime mayonnaise.
  11. ·Burgers can be cooked on the stove.
  12. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook patties, carefully turning once, until golden brown, about 8 minutes total.·Uncooked patties can be chilled, covered, up to 4 hours.
  13. Per serving: 399 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated), 4mg cholesterol, 768mg sodium, 43g carbohydrates, 10g fiber, 12g protein
  14. Nutrition Data
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Nutrition Facts

Calories425kcal
Protein10.49%
Fat55.48%
Carbs34.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
101.17
Glycemic Load
14.93
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.262173682451%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.48mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
5.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:424.79kcal
21.24%
Fat:27.14g
41.76%
Saturated Fat:3.52g
22.02%
Carbohydrates:37.46g
12.49%
Net Carbohydrates:28.86g
10.49%
Sugar:3.31g
3.68%
Cholesterol:5.88mg
1.96%
Sodium:715.54mg
31.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.54g
23.08%
Manganese:1.98mg
99.06%
Fiber:8.6g
34.39%
Vitamin K:35.25µg
33.57%
Copper:0.51mg
25.74%
Magnesium:100.31mg
25.08%
Phosphorus:235.61mg
23.56%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.97%
Iron:2.86mg
15.91%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.61%
Vitamin B3:2.8mg
14%
Selenium:9.23µg
13.19%
Folate:51.35µg
12.84%
Potassium:410.74mg
11.74%
Zinc:1.76mg
11.71%
Vitamin E:1.6mg
10.66%
Calcium:105.96mg
10.6%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.4%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.3%
Vitamin A:207.7IU
4.15%
Vitamin C:3.37mg
4.08%
Source:Epicurious