Name: Nut and Seed Burgers with Tahini Sauce
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup raw nuts (almonds and walnuts are good choices); 1 cup ground flaxseed; ½ cup hemp seeds; ½ cup pumpkin seeds; 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari or good soy sauce; Salt to taste; 2 garlic cloves; ½ cup tahini; Juice from 2 lemons; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp gluten-free tamari, or good soy sauce; Fresh salad greens; Lemon juice; Sliced tomato; Avocado

An unusual but addictive burger, Nut and Seed Burgers with Tahini Sauce are loaded with protein (about 15 grams per burger), healthy fat, iron, and fiber.

For the Burger

3 cloves garlic

1 cup raw nuts (almonds and walnuts are good choices)

1 cup ground flaxseed

½ cup hemp seeds

½ cup pumpkin seeds

4 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp gluten-free tamari or good soy sauce

Salt to taste

For the Tahini Sauce

2 garlic cloves

½ cup tahini

Juice from 2 lemons

1 cup water

2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

2 tsp gluten-free tamari, or good soy sauce

To Serve

Fresh salad greens

Lemon juice

Sliced tomato

Avocado

To make burgers, pulse garlic, nuts, and seeds together until finely ground. Add balsamic, oil, and tamari. Blend together. Mixture should be moist and hold together when pinched between two fingers. Use a portion scoop or a spoon, form mixture into 3-inch patties. Bake at 375ºF for about 15 minutes, or until slightly brown on the bottom. Flip burgers halfway through cook time. These work well on the grill as well. To make sauce, stir together all the ingredients, adding more water to thin if necessary. Serve on greens dressed with lemon juice and salt, topped with tomato and avocado, and tahini dressing.