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Mediterranean Burgers with Greek Salad

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Servings 4 Burgers

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Burger

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 can (14oz) chickpeas, rinsed & drained
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil

Greek Salad

  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 Tbsp feta cheese
  • 4 Tbsp Kalamata olives optional based on your taste preference
  • 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

Simple Red Wine Dressing

  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 Tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the simple Red Wine Dressing by whisking in a bowl or measuring cup until ingredients are well combined. Pour into small storage container & et aside in the refrigerator.
  • Add the rolled oats to the food processor and blend until it turns into a fine powder.
  • Add the chickpeas, red onion, green onion, feta cheese, garlic, oregano, nutritional yeast, lemon juice & salt. Pulse in the food processor until everything is finely chopped and well mixed. You may need to stop and scrape down the edges with a rubber spatula to well incorporate all ingredients.
  • Remove from food processor and place mixture in a bowl. Mix together with hands and divide into 4 parts. Shape mixture with your hands into the 4 patties.
  • Slice the red onion for the salad into thin strips and soak in a bowl of water. Set aside for 10 minutes. Then drain and save for salad. (this removes the bitter flavor)
  • Coat the bottom of a skillet with the 1 tablespoon of oil and place on medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, arrange the patties in the skillet. I recommend adding only 2 patties at a time. Cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp. Repeat with the final 2 patties, adding an additional 1 tablespoon to the skillet first.
  • While the patties are cooking or while they cool slightly, prepare the greek salad. Chop lettuce, cucumbers, and grape tomatoes and add to a large bowl. Add in sliced red onions & crumbled feta. Include olives (if desired). Toss with Red Wine Dressing.
  • Divide the salad and patties amongst 4 plates & enjoy!
    Optional toppings for patties: Hummus, Taziki Dip, or Avocado slices.