Couscous Veggie Burger Recipe

Name: Couscous Veggie Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Grated; 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce; 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder; 3 cups Cooked Couscous Blend; 4 ounces, weight Chopped Portabello Mushrooms; 2 cups Drained Garbanzo Beans; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 Egg; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Flour; 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil; 6 Bread Rolls For The Burgers; Desired Burger Toppings, Such As Sliced Avocado, Cheese And Micro Greens; Potato Chips Or Sweet Potato Fries, To Serve

Servings: persons

18 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Grated
4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder
3 cups Cooked Couscous Blend
4 ounces, weight Chopped Portabello Mushrooms
2 cups Drained Garbanzo Beans
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 cups Chopped Onion
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Egg
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper
1/2 cups Flour
3 Tablespoons Canola Oil
6 Bread Rolls For The Burgers
Desired Burger Toppings, Such As Sliced Avocado, Cheese And Micro Greens
Potato Chips Or Sweet Potato Fries, To Serve

1
For the Parmesan discs: Lay a 4-inch round cookie cutter on a baking tray lined with a Silpat mat.
2
Grate some Parmesan cheese and gently push about 3 tablespoons of grated cheese into the center of the cookie cutter, making sure to fill the whole circle with cheese.
3
Lift off the cutter and make another cheese disc next to it.
4
Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.
5
The cheese will harden as it cools.
6
Set aside.
7
For the spicy mayo spread: Combine all ingredients together and set aside in the refrigerator.
8
For the burger: Into a food processor, place cooked couscous mix along with mushrooms, garbanzo beans, garlic, chopped onion, soy sauce, cumin, egg, salt and pepper.
9
Pulse until the mixture starts to come together.
10
Scrape the mixture down a few times but dont worry if chunks of mushroom are still visible.
11
Divide the mixture into 6 even-sized piles.
12
Roll each pile into a ball using some flour to prevent it sticking to your hands.
13
Form the ball into a burger shape and place each patty onto a plate.
14
Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick pan.
15
Place the patties into the hot oil over a low/medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes; flip them over and cook for a further 10 minutes, making sure a nice crust forms on each side.
16
When the burgers are cooked, let them drain on a paper towel.
17
Spread some spicy mayo on the base of each bun and lay a burger on it.
18
Top with some sliced avocado, cheese and micro greens.
19
Serve with potato chips or sweet potato fries.

1029

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 ounces, weight Parmesan Cheese, Grated, 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce, 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder, and more.

Yes, Couscous Veggie Burger falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Couscous Veggie Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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