One of my favorite go-to meal prep staples that I always try to keep on hand is the “Power Burger,” made from a healthy burger recipe that can be enjoyed whether you eat plant-based burgers or traditional ones! And, the benefits of the power burger for vegans, is that it allows you to turn fake meat like Beyond Burger or Impossible Burger into a more wholesome, whole food. That’s because it adds fresh spinach, whole seeds, and oats, making it more nutritionally complex with added nutrient-dense calories. I love this burger because I can grab it as a post workout meal– just cook patties and enjoy on a leaf of lettuce with my favorite healthy toppings and condiments. You can cook the patties ahead and freeze, for super simple reheating, or cook them as you need them. The choice is up to you! For nutrition analysis purposes, I used Beyond Beef for this recipe, is order to demonstrate the increased nutrition when using this recipe. Compare the nutrition panel on this recipe to the nutrition facts on your Beyond Beef package and see what a difference it makes to add some wholesome, whole food ingredients to your fake meat!
In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic or a lid and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour, in order to allow the ingredients to bind together.
Form mixture into 8 small patties, or 4 large patties. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
You can store these raw and cook as you need them, or cook them in advance, then store for easy reheating later.
Cooking suggestions:
OVEN- Preheat oven to 375. Spray an oven proof baking sheet with spray oil, or brush with your favorite oil. Place patties on the baking sheet, and spray tops of burgers with more oil. For oil free, simply use a non-stick pan or parchment paper and avoid the added oil. Bake for about 15 minutes, turn over, and bake for an additional 15 minutes—cook to desired doneness.
STOVE TOP: Heat some oil or cooking spray in a sauté pan or stovetop griddle. Cook the burgers on one side on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 5-10 minutes.
Healthy Burger Recipe for Vegans or Omnivores
Ingredients
- 1 pound Beyond Beef or other ground meat like turkey, beef, bison, chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped onions about ¼ medium onion
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach about a handful
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
- 6 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk may substitute water
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp. salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic or a lid and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour, in order to allow the ingredients to bind together.
- Form mixture into 8 small patties, or 4 large patties. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer
- You can store these raw and cook as you need them, or cook them in advance, then store for easy reheating later.
- Cooking suggestions: OVEN- Preheat oven to 375. Spray an oven proof baking sheet with spray oil, or brush with your favorite oil. Place patties on the baking sheet, and spray tops of burgers with more oil. For oil free, simply use a non-stick pan or parchment paper and avoid the added oil. Bake for about 15 minutes, turn over, and bake for an additional 15 minutes—cook to desired doneness. STOVE TOP: Heat some oil or cooking spray in a saute pan or stovetop griddle. Cook the burgers on one side on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes. Turn and cook an additional 5-10 minutes.