Baby spinach: really good, too for your veggie burgers

Are you looking for a healthy and tasty alternative to meat? Veggie burgers are the ideal solution for people who want to serve nutritious, light meals that are ready in just a few minutes.

This article shares a recipe with chickpeas and baby spinach, for healthy and delicious veggie burgers.

Baby spinach is not only tender and delicate in taste: it is a true ally for your well-being. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it is the ideal ingredient to make your veggie burgers not only tastier, but also more nutritious.

Adding it to your recipes means choosing a fresh, wholesome food that is perfect for people who follow a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

• 100 g spinach baby leaf
• 125 g boiled chickpeas
• 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
• Breadcrumbs
• Salt
• Oregano
• Paprika
• Extra virgin olive oil

1. Briefly cook the spinach in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and leave them to cool completely.
2. Put the well-drained chickpeas in a bowl together with the boiled spinach and grated Parmesan cheese.
3. Add salt, paprika and oregano to taste.
4. Blend all together with a hand blender until obtain a thick, smooth mixture. If the mixture is too soft, add a little breadcrumbs to make it more compact.
5. Take portions of the mixture with hands and shape them into medium-sized burgers, flattening them slightly.
6. Dip each burger in breadcrumbs, place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper and drizzle the surface with a little extra virgin olive oil.
   
7. Bake in a static oven at 200°C for 15-20 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Serve your veggie burgers with toasted wholemeal bread, a creamy yoghurt sauce and a generous helping of  baby leaf salad on the side.

A healthy, tasty idea perfect for a quick and delicious lunch!