Brazil & Bulgar Wheat Burgers
Hearty vegetarian burgers made with chopped brazil nuts and bulgur wheat, bound with herbs, tomato puree, and egg. Bake them, pan-fry them, or shape into falafel-style bites for stuffing into pita.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
30 minREADY
45 minThese nutty, grain-packed veggie burgers have real substance to them.
Brazil nuts bring a rich, almost buttery crunch, while bulgur wheat gives the patties a satisfying chew that holds up on a bun.
Sauteed onion, garlic, and celery build the savory base, and a good hit of tomato puree and mixed herbs rounds out the flavor.
Bake them in the oven for a firmer crust or pan-fry for golden, crispy edges.
They’re also brilliant broken into smaller pieces and served falafel-style in warm pita with salad and chilli sauce.
Chef Tips
- If the patties feel loose, mix in a handful of grated cheese before shaping to help them hold together
- Let the mixture cool completely before forming burgers; warm mix crumbles apart
- Pulse the brazil nuts in short bursts so they stay chunky rather than turning to paste
- Swap brazil nuts for cashews or walnuts if that’s what you have on hand
Variations
- Go full falafel: shape into tablespoon-sized balls, fry until dark golden, and tuck into pita bread
- Top with caramelized onion rings, melted cheese, lettuce, and thick-sliced tomato for a loaded burger
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin to the mix for a spicier profile
Ingredients
Directions
In a food processor chop finely the onion, garlic and celery.
Seperatly chop nuts and set aside.
Heat oil and add the onion, garlic and celery - sauté until soft.
Add the nuts and Bulgar wheat and sauté for a couple of minutes until golden brown.
Add the stock and simmer until the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in tomato purée, parsley, herbs and the egg.
Season with salt and pepper and leave until cool enough to handle.
Shape into ‘burgers’ and either cook in oven at 400℉ (200℃) F for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through or cook in frying pan.
Place in burger buns with your favorite garnishes - I like cooked onion rings, lettuce, cheese and fresh tomato.
If you have problems with the burgers falling apart when cooking try adding some grated cheese before shaping - this helps.
An alternate serving suggestion is like a falafal.
Take tablespoon sized amounts of mixture and fry in some oil until gold to dark brown.
Put inside lightly warmed Pita bread with some salad and Chilli sauce.
You can substitute your favorite nuts for the Brazils.
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