This recipe for vegetarian burgers is full of naturally gluten-free, high-fiber veggies, and heart-healthy almonds. Their texture and flavor combinations are wonderfully balanced. These plant-based burgers are not only delicious, but they also have no added sugar, low carbs, and support healthy blood sugar and heart health. These low-carb veggie burgers are bursting with taste that is difficult to resist thanks to the combination of fresh herbs and spices.
1 1/2cupswalnutsBrazil nuts, and/or almonds, soaked, rinsed and drained
2cupsshredded zucchiniabout 1 small zucchini
2tablespoonschickpea misoSouth River Miso
2tablespoonswater
1 1/2cupcarrotsfinely minced (about 2 medium carrots)
2/3cupceleryminced, about 2 stalks of celery
1/2cupgreen onionminced, about 4 green onions
1/4cupgolden flax mealor ground flax seeds
3tablespoonsparsleyfresh & minced
1tablespoonssage or thymeminced
1teaspoonsea saltwhole & unrefined
1/2teaspoonwhite pepper
1/2teaspooncrushed garlicuse 1 clove, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Place ½ of the walnuts (or mixed nuts) in a food processor with the ‘S’ blade, and process to a powder. Add the miso and water. Pulse until it is mixed in well.
Add the zucchini and pulse to mix. Do not over process; the mixture should have a little texture. Remove the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Pulse the remaining nuts in the food processor, separately. Add to the Zucchini mixture with all of the remaining ingredients and stir well.
Using ½ cup of the mixture, form into patties approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Place on a mesh screen and dehydrate at 110°F for 6-12 hours or until the desired texture is achieved.
Serve right away, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.