Plantain Veggie Burgers

These veggie burgers have an interesting tropical twist of plantains blended into the mix. Mushrooms, spinach, black olives, and paprika add a hearty and colorful dimension too.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ cup black olives
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
• 2 plantains, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup spinach
• ¼ cup shiitake mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend plantains, spinach, bread crumbs, cornmeal, mushrooms, olives, garlic, paprika, and oregano in a food processor until a moldable batter forms; mold into patties.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; pan-fry patties until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper.