Lite Veggie Lunch
Why should a burger patty always be enclosed in buns or rolls? Sometimes, when a light lunch is preferred, here is a recipe that you may like. This recipe can be as bland or as spicy as you like. If you are Vegan, skip the cheese slices.
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Avocado, Cayenne, Cucumbers, Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Onions, Tomatoes
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Lite Veggie Lunch
Print recipe| Serves | 1 - 2 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 10 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Side Dish |
| Misc | Serve at Room Temperature, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 2 Veggie Burger Patties
- Crisp Lettuce
- 1 Small Onion (Yellow or Red, very thinly sliced)
- 1 - 2 Tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 Slices Cheese (spicy or regular)
- 6 tablespoons Olive or Avocado oil
Optional
- 1 Avocado (pitted, thinly sliced)
- 1/2 Cucumber (peeled, thinly sliced)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
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The veggie burger patties should be cooked until they look golden brown on both sides. The steps are as follows.  | |
| Step 2 | |
Place a non-stick frypan on medium heat. Place 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Spread the oil in the middle of the pan. | |
| Step 3 | |
Place the 2 veggie burger patties on the frypan over the oiled surface. The bottom surface of the patties should now be thoroughly covered by oil. Cook for 1 minute. The patties should not burn. If necessary, lower the heat. | |
| Step 4 | |
Place a few drops of oil on top of the patties. Spread it. Using a flat non-stick spatula, carefully turn the patties over. Don't break the patties. Cook for 1 minute. | |
| Step 5 | |
Most burger patties come salted. If they are not salted, sprinkle a little salt on top. If you like it spicy, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper or black pepper on top of the patties. Carefully turn the patties over. Cook for 1 more minute. | |
| Step 6 | |
If you like it hot, once again sprinkle cayenne pepper or black pepper on top of the patties. Carefully turn the patties over. Cook for 1 more minute. | |
| Step 7 | |
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Cook the patties until done. Do not overcook.  | |
| Step 8 | |
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On a platter, place the veggies. Sprinkle salt and some olive oil or avocado oil on top of the veggies.  | |
| Step 9 | |
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On a serving plate, place the hot veggie burger patties. Top them with cheese slices, tomato, onion, cucumber and avocado slices.  | |
| Step 10 | |
| Serve immediately. | |
