Banana Heart Burger

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4.4

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    300 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Banana Heart Burger

Banana Heart Burger is a meatless alternative to beef made with shredded banana blossom. It's nutritious, delicious, and economical, too. Perfect as a filling midday snack or light lunch!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 medium banana heart
  • oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten

For the Burgers

  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 lices American cheese
  • green leaf lettuce, leaves separated
  • tomatoes, sliced thinly
  • mayonnaise
  • ketchup
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Instructions

  1. Peel and discard the outer, fibrous skin layers of banana heart until you reach the lighter, softer core. Trim off the stem and discard. Cut banana core into half and slice thinly. 
  2. In a bowl of cold salted water, place shredded banana heart and soak for about 15 to 20 minutes. Using hands, squeeze to release bitter sap. Rinse with cold water and with hands, squeeze well to dispel liquid.
  3. In a pan over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and cook until softened.
  4. Add banana heart and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
  5. Add oyster sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Continue to simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed.
  7. Remove from pan, drain well, and allow to cool. 
  8. In a bowl, combine sauteed banana heart, flour, and eggs. Mix well. Form into 4 uniform-sized patties.
  9. In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons oil. Gently add banana heart mixture in a single layer and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden and firm. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  10. Assemble burgers with desired condiments, veggie patty, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Notes

  • Drain the sauteed vegetable very well before combining it with the flour and eggs, as the excess liquid will make the mixture loose and keep it from forming.
  • Allow the vegetable to cool completely before adding the eggs, as the residual heat might cook off the eggs.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 719mg (30%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 318IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 304mg (30%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 719mg 30%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 318IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 304mg 30%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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