Ultimate Grilled Veggie Burger

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal acts as a binding agent and is a healthier option.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: homemade buns

Whole grain buns add fiber, while homemade can save costs.

Cook white rice using any method (stovetop, instant pot, rice maker) and cool it down by spreading it on a baking sheet and placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant and ready to mix into the burgers.

Chop walnuts using a rolling pin until they are ground but not finely ground into flour.

In a bowl, add rinsed canned chickpeas and mash them down to about 80-90% smooth, leaving some whole for texture.

Mix in the cooked rice, chopped walnuts, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper into the mashed chickpeas.

Add sautéed onion and garlic to the mixture.

Incorporate whole wheat flour and olive oil as binders, mixing until well combined.

Add egg white to the mixture to help bind the patties together.

Form the mixture into patties using your hands, pressing firmly to shape them.

Lightly rub olive oil on both sides of the patties before grilling.

Place the patties directly on the grill grates without foil or special treatment.

Grill the patties for about 10-15 minutes on each side, checking for grill marks before flipping.

Brush barbecue sauce on the patties while they are grilling for added flavor.

Remove the burgers from the grill when done and serve immediately.

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