“Yo, Adrian” Burger

Name: “Yo, Adrian” Burger
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6–8

Active time: 35 min

Total time: 60 min

Serves: 6–8

The "Yo, Adrian" Burger was created for 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 2 𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙩 book by Rip Esselstyn, (Hachette, 2017) by Rouxbe chef instructor Char Nolan. The recipe yields a hearty burger suitable for any two-fisted meal.

Steps

Prepare Your Mise en Place

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal
¼ cup warm water
1 medium sweet potato, grated (generous 1 cup)
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup oat flour
1 small red onion, minced (about ½ cup)
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 Tablespoons hot sauce
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups finely chopped fresh kale
2/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
6 to 8 100% whole-grain buns, toasted
Your Favorite Fixings: sliced tomatoes, sliced onions, lettuce, ketchup, mustard, pickles, grilled pineapple, sauerkraut

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, stir together the flaxseed meal and warm water and set aside. While the flaxseed is soaking, prepare the rest of your mise en place.

Mix Ingredients and Form the Burgers

Next place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, including flaxseed mixture, and mix well for a few minutes. Turn the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and place another piece of parchment paper on top. With a rolling pin, roll out to a ¾-inch thickness. With a 3-inch biscuit cutter (or 3-inch-wide mug), cut out 6 to 8 patties.

Bake the Burgers

Place the formed burgers onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip the burgers. Using a spatula, flatten them until they are ½ inch thick. Return the flipped burgers to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until golden brown. They’ll be golden brown and deliciously crispy. Serve on toasted, whole-grain buns with your favorite plant-strong fixings and a side salad—or skip the bread and enjoy them alone with toppings and a side salad.