VEGAN BURGER WITH AMINO ANIMO PUMPKIN PROTEIN

Ingredients 

For the burger:

• 80 gr. onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 100 gr. carrot
• 150 gr. red beans
• 150 gr. boiled chickpeas
• 3 tbsp. tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp. parsley
• 50 gr. AMINO ANIMO Pumpkin Protein
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/3 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 40 gr. oat flakes
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt & pepper

For serving:

• 3 burger buns
• 1 tomato
• Pickles
• Sauce of your choice (eg. mustard with vegan yogurt)
• 10-12 lettuce leaves

Preparation

1. In a pan over medium heat, pour 1 tbsp. olive oil and sauté the chopped onions with the grated carrots for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the grated garlic, tomato sauce and all the spices and continue sauteing for 1 more minute.
3. Remove the pan from the heat.
4. In a blender, puree the red beans, chickpeas, sautéed vegetables and Pumpkin Protein, until a thick mixture is formed with small pieces of legumes.
5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the parsley, oats, salt and freshly ground pepper.
6. Mix well, until the mixture becomes pliable. If needed, add more oats.
7. Form 3 burgers with your hands.
8. Sprinkle a non-stick pan with olive oil and cook the burgers on medium to high heat for about 5-6 minutes on each side.
9. If you want, also toast the buns.
10. To serve, add the sauce, tomato slices, lettuce leaves, pickles, burger and whatever else you want.