Carrot Sesame Burgers Recipes

CARROT & SESAME BURGERS

Steps:

• Put a third of the grated carrot in a food processor with the chickpeas, onion, 2 tbsp tahini, cumin and egg. Whizz to a thick paste, then scrape into a large bowl. Heat 1 tbsp oil in your largest frying pan, tip in the remaining carrot and cook for 8-10 mins, stirring until the carrot is softened - it will become more golden as it is cooked. Add this cooked carrot to the whizzed paste with the breadcrumbs, lemon zest and sesame seeds. Add seasoning, then mix together well with your hands.
• Divide the mixture into 6, then using wet hands shape into burgers. Cover and chill until serving. Mix the yogurt with the remaining tahini and lemon juice, then chill.
• Fire up the barbecue, or heat a non-stick frying pan and brush the burgers with the remaining oil. Cook the burgers for 5 mins on each side, until golden and crisp. Meanwhile warm or toast the buns (or sit them on the barbecue alongside the burgers). When the burgers are ready, spread each bun with some of the lemony sesame yogurt, add the avocado, top with the burger, onion and rocket. Finish with a drizzle of chilli sauce.

SESAME PORK BURGERS WITH SWEET AND SPICY SLAW

Steps:

• Make the Slaw:
• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Transfer about 1/4 cup dressing to a small bowl; set aside.
• Add cabbage and scallions to remaining dressing and toss to evenly coat. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover and chill both the salad and dressing until ready to serve.
• Do Ahead: Dressing and slaw can be made 8 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
• Make the Burgers:
• Using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix pork, garlic, Sriracha (if using), sesame oil, fish sauce, 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl until well combined.
• Shape pork mixture into 4 patties, slightly larger in diameter than English muffins (about 4").
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Working in batches if necessary, fry patties until browned on both sides and cooked through, 6-8 minutes.
• Spread reserved dressing on muffins. Place a patty on bottom halves. Season with salt and pepper. Pile on some slaw, pickles, and cilantro, then close muffins. Serve with remaining slaw alongside.
• Do Ahead: Patties can be made 1 day ahead. Separate with parchment if stacking. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.

BANH MI BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the cucumber, green onion, carrot, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and sugar until the mixture is well blended. Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
• Place the pork in a mixing bowl, and lightly combine with tamari sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of mirin, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Divide the meat into 6 equal parts, and form each part into a patty. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill the burgers until the meat is no longer pink inside and the outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. To assemble, place a burger on a sesame seed bun, and pile about 1/4 cup of the pickle mixture onto the burger. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh basil and mint, if desired.

SHREDDED CARROT BURGERS

Steps:

• Equipment:.
• Food Processor with grater attachment, Medium Nonstick skillet, rubber spatula for flipping burgers.
• In a large bowl, mix carrots, scallions, curry powder, flour, yogurt, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper until well combined. Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup and make 4 patties, pressing gently to make uniform, then turn out onto a plate.
• In a medium bowl, mix to combine shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook carrot burgers until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a towel-lined plate.
• To assemble burgers, top buns with carrot burger, slices roasted red peppers, avocado and red cabbage slaw.

CARROT-CHICKPEA BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add carrots; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 1 minute. In a food processor, pulse 1 cup chickpeas, rice, panko, and egg to a paste.
• Add remaining chickpeas, carrot mixture, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse to combine. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties; refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Stir together yogurt, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, and 1 teaspoon oil; season. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add burgers and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Serve over lettuce with more carrots, yogurt sauce, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkle of pepper and cilantro leaves.