4.7 from 9 votes
Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers
These caprese-inspired burgers are the perfect summer dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
burgers
Calories:
164 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cannellini beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons, coarsely chopped, oil-packed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup basil torn leaves
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- burger buns ciabatta rolls are perfect, fresh basil leaves, tomato slices, balsamic reduction or pesto, sliced fresh mozzarella or provolone, for serving, 4
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Puree 1 cup of beans with ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, tomato paste, and garlic powder in the small bowl of a food processor.
- Put remaining beans in a medium bowl and mash them a little bit with a fork. Stir in the bean-tomato mixture, basil leaves, cheeses, breadcrumbs, and remaining tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste, then fold in the beaten egg.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the burger mixture into 4 mounds on the baking sheet, then shape each mound into a patty. Bake the burgers until they’re lightly browned on the outside and feel dry to the touch in the center, 20-25 minutes.
- Serve the patties on buns, with your choice of toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
203mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.