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Pesto Quorn Burgers

This Quorn Burger Recipe is lower in calories and fat than the average burger, full of flavour and a great way to eat less meat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chilling time
30 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 569 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil for the shallots
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil for the burger
  • 175 g Quorn Meat Free Mince
  • 2 shallots diced
  • 2 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 slice whole wheat bread
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto for the burger
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto for the sauce
  • 4 tablespoon 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt
  • 2 Brioche buns
  • 2 handful Rocket (arugula)
  • 4 slices Light Mozzarella

Instructions

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  1. Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and then add 2 Shallots and 2 Garlic clove and gently cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add 175 g Quorn Meat Free Mince and cook for a further 3 minutes.
  3. Put 1 slice Whole wheat bread into a food processor and blend until it becomes breadcrumbs. Add to a bowl with the cooked Quorn mixture, 1 Egg, 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Use your hands to form the mixture into 2 burgers and then put on a plate in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in the pan again and then add the burgers and cook for 2 minutes each side.
  7. Mix 1 tablespoon Vegetarian pesto with 4 tablespoon 0% Fat Free Greek yogurt and add to 2 Brioche buns with 2 handful Rocket (arugula) and then top with the burgers and 4 slices Light Mozzarella.

Notes

  • Put the burgers in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking, as this will help them to stay together.
  • Be really careful when flipping the Quorn burgers over, as they are a little more fragile than say beef burgers.
  • We used pesto in ours to add more flavour, but you could swap it for something like harissa for a change.
  • Want a lower carb option? Swap the burger bun for a giant lettuce leaf. It's a little messier, but certainly lighter.
  • If you really want these in a bun, save some calories (around 100) by using a regular burger bun instead of brioche.
  • Mini versions of these burgers would be great for party food.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1burger Calories 569kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 753mg (31%) Potassium 731mg (21%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 2500IU (50%) Vitamin C 26.4mg (29%) Calcium 270mg (27%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 569

% Daily Value*

Serving 1burger
Calories 569kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 753mg 31%
Potassium 731mg 16%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 2500IU 50%
Vitamin C 26.4mg 29%
Calcium 270mg 27%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

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