From our friends at Bugatarian!
Grain-free vegetarian burger patties made with mealworm.
Mealworm Veggie Burger
Servings 6 Burgers
Ingredients
- 6 beets
- 1 white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1/2 cup mealworm flour
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
Instructions
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Cut and cube beets
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Roast beets at 350 degrees for 40 min
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Dice the onion
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Caramelize the onions in a pan on low for about 30 min, stirring frequently
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Add in the garlic with the onions when there are 2 minutes left
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In a food processor, combine beans, beets, onions, garlic. Pulse until beans and beets combine but not pulverized. Over-grinding will make for less textured burgers.
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Transfer to a bowl
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Add the mealworm, paprika, chili powder, and cumin
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Add salt and pepper to taste
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Combine everything and mix well
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Refrigerate overnight so it can release moisture
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Form patties and sear on both sides for 4-5 min
