Carrot Burgers

Elevate your veggie burger game with these irresistible Carrot Burgers, a wholesome and flavorful alternative that's perfect for vegetarians or anyone seeking a healthy twist on comfort food. Made with a vibrant blend of fresh grated carrots, garlic, onion, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, these patties are packed with nutrition and bold flavors. The addition of breadcrumbs and a touch of parsley ensures the perfect texture, while a quick pan-fry in olive oil creates a crispy, golden crust. Serve these savory carrot patties on toasted burger buns with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and your favorite burger sauce for a satisfying bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, making it a go-to for those craving healthy yet hearty comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 small Onion
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 Burger buns
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 4 Tomato slices
• 4 tablespoons Your choice of burger sauce

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor. Set aside.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves and onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, minced garlic, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a burger patty about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Carefully place the carrot patties into the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7

Lightly toast the burger buns in the oven or on a skillet if desired.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf and a cooked carrot burger patty on the bottom half of each burger bun.

Step 9

Add a slice of tomato and 1 tablespoon of your preferred burger sauce on top of each patty.

Step 10

Cover with the top half of the burger bun and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1621.1

Total Fat 71.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 239.5mg	0%
Sodium 5522.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 384.2mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1470.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 51.2%