Walnut Burgers Recipes

DRIVE-IN WALNUT BURGER

Steps:

• Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
• In a food processor, combine walnuts, garbanzo beans, bread crumbs, grill seasoning, paprika, pepper flakes, oil and vinegar and pulse until coarsely ground.
• In a small bowl whisk egg, add to food processor and pulse for 10 seconds, just enough to incorporate egg. Divide into 4 equal-size parts; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hand into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• Place burgers on oiled grill. Cook 4 minutes per side.
• Serve hot on toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, avocado and honey mustard.

WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Grind walnuts in blender or food processor, then mix with the rest of the burger mixture ingredients: oats, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, sage, and salt/pepper. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour to let the flavors come together and thicken slightly.
• Place a skillet over medium heat and add in just enough oil to make a thin layer. Form the patties, then lightly fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Once patties are brown, add the vegetable broth to cover the patties, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
• I love these most with fresh tomato slices, lettuce, pickled and spicy mustard!

LENTIL WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Soak lentils overnight in enough water to cover.
• Cook lentils in boiling water until tender; drain.
• Finely dice the mushrooms, green pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and walnuts.
• Saute the vegetables and walnuts in margarine. Add salt, black pepper, chili powder, and mustard and stir well.
• In a bowl, mix sauted vegetables, lentils, and rolled oats. Mash together moderately.
• Add tomato paste, eggs, and Worcestershire and mix well.
• Form into 5 large flat patties.
• Broil until browned and crispy, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
• Top each patty with a slice of cheddar and return to the broiler until cheese is melted.

CHEESY WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; shape into six 3/4-in. thick patties. , In a large skillet, cook patties in oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides., To bake, place patties on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-13 minutes on each side, turning once, or until browned. Serve on buns with ketchup or yogurt if desired.

LENTIL WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, corander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor.
• Process until finely ground.
• Add the lentils and 1 Tablespoon oil; pluse until coarsely chopped.
• Some of the lentils should remain whole.
• In a large bowl, whisk egg.
• Add lentil mixture and stir well.
• Divide the lentil mixture into 4 equal size parts, and roll into balls.
• Flatten them into 3/4 inch patties.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.
• Add burgers and cook over medium low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently after 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cook another 8-10 minutes.
• Serve on buns as a sandwich, adding your favorite garnishes: tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, etc.
• Or, serve as a main dish with your favorite sauce.

CHICKPEA WALNUT BURGERS

Steps:

• In a colander rinse and drain chick-peas.
• In a food processor pulse garlic, onion, and rosemary until chopped coarse. Add chick-peas, parsley, and bread crumbs and pulse until just combined.
• Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in walnuts, egg, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined.
• Form mixture into four 3-inch patties. Chill patties, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Cook on the grill or skillet.