Veggie burgers even your meat-lover friends will gobble up!
These kale burgers are packed with vitamins and nutrients and made with an oh-so satisfying blend of seasonings that will have even your most carnivorous friends begging for seconds.
These are delicious when enjoyed the traditional way on a whole wheat bun with all the trimmings, but they’re equally good all by themselves or served on top of a salad, rice, or mashed sweet potatoes! They’re healthy and delicious no matter how you choose to eat them.
The Best Skinny Kale Burgers
- 1 bunch curly kale remove from center stem, chop into small pieces (use a food processor if available)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- kosher or sea salt to taste
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (recipe for homemade bread crumbs)
- 2 tablespoons flour (I used White Whole Wheat which is not enriched), plus more if needed
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Add 2 teaspoons oil to a medium skillet, heat to medium, sauté onion and carrots until tender, about 4 minutes. Add finely chopped kale and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried thyme and salt, sauté one additional minute.
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Rinse skillet and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil.
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Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Shape into 4 patties.
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Heat skillet to medium heat, add patties and cook until browned on both sides, approximately 6 minutes per side.
This recipe can also be made into meatless meatballs.
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
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Not only are these healthy kale burgers nutritional powerhouses, they’re also satisfying and delicious enough that even your meat-eating friends won’t be able to get enough of them. Make a big batch for your next barbecue, or turn them into meatless meatballs for your next Italian feast!
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