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Garlicky Kale Burgers
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
These satisfying vegan kale burgers are made with a flavorful mixture of white beans, crunchy sunflower seeds and lots of garlic. They're as delicious as they are healthy.
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 515 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • ½ lb. curly kale, about 1 small bunch or ½ of a large bunch
  • 1-15 oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 to 1 ¼ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup roasted sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (or more, if you want your burger very garlicky!)
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • oil, for grilling
For Serving:
  • 4 to 6 burger buns
  • 4 to 6 lettuce leaves, or a few handfuls of shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced (I like mine sautéed too)
  • vegan mayo
Instructions
  1. Clean and remove stems from kale, then tear the leaves into 2 inch pieces. Place into a steaming device of your choice (stovetop or microwave), and steam until leaves are just wilted and bright green, about 5 minutes.
  2. Place kale leaves into food processor bowl, along with beans, 1 cup panko, sunflower seeds, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Pulse a few times until well blended, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Add up to an additional ¼ cup of panko if mixture seems too soft. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Shape the mixture into 4 to 6 patties.
  4. Lightly oil the bottom of a medium skillet and place over medium heat. Working in batches if needed, place patties into skillet and cook until browned on bottoms, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on opposite sides, about 4 minutes more.
  5. Stuff into buns and top with toppings of choice. Serve.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition information includes lettuce, tomato, onion and 1 tablespoon of vegan mayo.

Nutrition Facts
Garlicky Kale Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 Calories from Fat 122
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.6g21%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Sodium 1001mg42%
Potassium 892mg25%
Carbohydrates 69.8g23%
Fiber 11.8g47%
Sugar 6.8g8%
Protein 18.2g36%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.