The delectable Spinach Burgers are mainly made with chickpeas, beans, white onions, spinach, garlic and hamburger buns. True to its name, the Spinach Burgers features the spinach and chickpeas as the main ingredients of the dish.
The dish does not use any animal products, which is perfect for vegans and they are generally served as the main course of a meal.
The burgers are flavourful and irresistible with a drool-worthy appearance of a big veggie-patty smack right in between of two luscious buns. Originated from the United States of America, Spinach Burgers have gained popularity across the globe.
What is Spinach Burger?
The Spinach Burger does not use meat and it is 100% vegan and vegetarian-friendly. The Spinach Burger mainly consists of white onions, beans, chickpeas, spinach, garlic and hamburger buns.
However, meat-lovers should not despair as bits and pieces of ground beef can be added to the dish to include some protein and suit your tastes. You can also add melted cheese to enhance the flavours.
Other ingredients may also be added into the dish, such as mushrooms, Tuscan cheddar, white beans and many more. The meal is best paired with some delicious salad for a complete and nutritious meal!
How to Make a Homemade Spinach Burger
Spinach Burgers take around 20 to 30 minutes to prepare. The homemade Spinach Burgers can be made by first rinsing some beans and chickpeas and then adding it into a food processor.
Add garlic into a skillet and to allow it to cook till translucent before adding garlic and spinach into the food processor. Add all of the ingredients into a food processor, with some yeasts, tamari, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and breadcrumbs until they are thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the batter for at least an hour or overnight.
The batter made will be used as patties for the burgers. Cook the patties above heat until they turn crispy brown. Assemble the parts of the burger to create the delicious Spinach Burger.
Tips and Tricks of Making Spinach Burgers
- The onions and garlic can be sauteed with water instead of oil.
- The patties should be cooked with a non-stick pan if you do not want to cook it with oil.
- For a healthier option, you can substitute the bun with lettuce to wrap the fillings instead.
- The hamburger buns can be substituted for portobello buns or other buns according to your preference.
Nutritional Value of Spinach Burgers
The total amount of calories found in the Spinach Burgers is around 300 calories. Since some of the ingredients can be substituted for another, the calories may differ depending on the ingredients used. Various nutrients are also present in the dish such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron.
The Spinach Burger has high levels of protein, carbohydrates and fat contents, which are essential for the building and preservation of muscles and provision of energy.
Where to find Spinach Burger in Malaysia?
Tempted to try something new to fill your belly? Head out to Burger on 16 (Kuala Lumpur) to try out their delicious Spinach Burger. Find more of Fast Food cuisine on foodpanda!