Skinny Kale Burgers

4.5 from 2 votes

A vegetarian delight, these kale burgers are full of healthy ingredients that will keep your body going.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: Quick and Easy, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 235kcal

1 bunch curly kale remove from center stem, chop into small pieces (use a food processor if available)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup yellow onion diced
1 carrot finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
kosher or sea salt to taste
2 egg whites
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs (recipe for homemade bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons flour (I used White Whole Wheat which is not enriched), plus more if needed

Add 2 teaspoons oil to a medium skillet, heat to medium, sauté onion and carrots until tender, about 4 minutes. Add finely chopped kale and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, black pepper, red pepper flakes, dried thyme and salt, sauté one additional minute.
Rinse skillet and add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil.
Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Shape into 4 patties.
Heat skillet to medium heat, add patties and cook until browned on both sides, approximately 6 minutes per side.

Tip: Add additional flour one teaspoon at a time if needed to hold the mixture together.

This recipe can also be made into meatless meatballs.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7