California Walnut Omega Burgers

California Walnut Omega Burgers

from walnuts.org
26 min
450 kcal / serving

These burgers are packed with flavor without the guilt. California walnuts add a nice nutty note with a boost of Omega-3's in this meat free patty.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupscalifornia walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cupgarbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cupcooked red or white quinoa
  • ¼ cuppanko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoonschia seeds, ground
  • 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoonground cumin
  • 2eggs
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cupfinely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine walnuts, beans, quinoa, bread crumbs, chia seeds, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, eggs and garlic in food processor. Pulse to finely chop ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Using wet hands, shape mixture into 6 patties. Lightly press finely chopped walnuts onto both sides.

  3. 3

    Heat remaining oil in a very large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding additional oil to skillet after turning if necessary.

  4. 4

    Serve on toasted whole grain buns or ciabatta rolls with lettuce, tomato and onion and any other desired condiments.