Burgers In Edamame Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce Recipe
Burgers In Edamame Lettuce Wraps With Peanut Sauce
Kitchen Science
4
30 minutes
312
If you're looking for an easy and healthy way to get more protein in your diet, look no further than these amazing veggie burgers. Featuring nutrient-rich edamame, these burgers are packed with protein and flavor, making them the perfect choice for a post-workout snack or guilt-free meal.
With ingredients like peanut sauce, curry paste, and quick-pickled carrots, they have a deliciously spicy Thai-inspired flair that makes them perfect for anyone who loves bold flavors and spicy foods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Carrots, julienned
- 3 tbsp Lime juice, divided
- 2 tsp Chile-garlic sauce, divided
- 1 ½ cup Thawed frozen shelled edamame
- 1 cup Brown rice, cooked
- ½ cup Powdered peanut butter (see recipe note) or 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, divided
- ¼ cup Scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 3 tbsp. Peanut oil, divided
- 2 tbsp Reduced-sodium tamari, divided
- 4 Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
Mix carrots with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce in a large mixing bowl. Place aside.
In a food processor, combine the edamame, rice, ¼ cup peanut butter powder (or 2 tablespoons peanut butter), scallions, curry paste, and 1 tablespoon oil and tamari. Pulse until coarsely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed. Make four 4-inch-wide burgers with the mixture.
- In a large nonstick pan over medium heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook the burgers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, flipping once, until nicely browned. Place the dish on a platter.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk the remaining ¼ cup peanut butter powder (or 2 tablespoons peanut butter), 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon tamari, and 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce until smooth.
- Drain the carrots and whisk together the marinade and peanut sauce. Serve the burgers with carrots, sauce, and onion in lettuce leaves.