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HOMEMADE OIL-FREE VEGGIE BURGER (VEGAN)

Veggie Burger

These veggie burgers are easy to make. They are healthy and packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fibre and most importantly they are oil-free. They are delicious, satisfying, and keeps you feel full for longer.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oil-free, veggie burger, vegan burger, plant-based burger
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 3623kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker
  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Baps

  • 375 g strong white bread flour
  • 7 g fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 250 ml water

Veggie Burgers

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 cups brown lentils
  • 2 green chillies
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • Saltand paper for seasoning

Tomato Relish

  • 6 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 whole jalapeno pickle
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp liquid from pickling jalapeno

To Serve

  • Lettuce
  • Tofu or Vegan Cheese
  • Onion

Instructions

  • Start with activating the yeast. In a large bowl add the yeast, salt, sugar and lukewarm water 250ml give it a good stir and leave it for 10 minutes. Once the yeast has been activated add the flour and give it a good mix. Then tip out the dough onto to the heard surface and knead the dough for 5 - 8 minutes until smooth and soft texture.
  • Cover the dough with the towel and live in a warm place until the dough doubled in size, usually  30 - 40 minutes.
  • Add in pressure cooker onion, garlic, green chilli, lentils, paprika, and seasoning then add water and pressurise for 8 minutes.
  • Mash the lentil with the fork/masher into a consistent and smooth mixture. Shape into burgers, place on a prepared baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.  (You can make it the day before and leave in the freezer overnight.
  • Divide the risen dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a loose ball, cup each ball of dough with your hands to make them look bun-shaped. Place them on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Set an air-fryer/oven to 180°C then bake them for 10–15 minutes, until risen and golden brown. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the ketchup relish. Blend the tomato paste, garlic, jalapeno pickle, chilli powder and sea salt together. Set aside.
  • Fry the burgers over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes on each side,  or bake in the oven or grill until cooked through.
  • To serve, slice 8 buns in half horizontally. Spread a spoonful of tomato relish over the base of each bun. Place the burgers on top of the tomato relish. Place a slice of vegan cheese on top of each burger. Spoon another spoonful of relish over each burger. Top each with lettuce leaves and a ring of onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 3623kcal | Carbohydrates: 681g | Protein: 198g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 5098mg | Potassium: 7329mg | Fiber: 196g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3378IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 501mg | Iron: 66mg
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