MOLLIE KATZEN-INSPIRED POTATO AND BROCCOLI BURGERS

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The famed vegetarian cookbook author Mollie Katzen has a whole chapter devoted to burgers and savory pancakes in her beautiful new cookbook, "The Heart of the Plate." Before I'd looked carefully at the chapter I'd bought a bunch of broccoli with the idea that specks of broccoli would be beautiful in a burger. Mollie, with her delicious Walnut-Coated Broccoli-Speckled Mashed Potato Cakes, was way ahead of me on that idea. I loved her idea of coating the burgers with ground walnuts and barely cooking the finely chopped broccoli before incorporating it into the mix. I've made a variation on Mollie's burgers, using red potatoes and sticking with the Indian seasonings I've been using in other burgers this week.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, burgers, main course

Time 50m

Yield 9 patties

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups finely minced broccoli florets (about 6 1/2 ounces, or 2 good-size crowns; see note)
Salt to taste
1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds, lightly crushed in a mortar and pestle
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon nigella seeds
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup ricotta
1 cup ground walnuts (about 3 ounces; pulse in a food processor until they resemble coarse bread crumbs, being careful not to grind to a paste; you will probably have some left over)
1/4 cup grape seed oil

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Place broccoli in a strainer and dip into the boiling water for 1 minute, then remove. Rinse with cold water and shake out excess, then drain on paper towels.
  • Steam potatoes over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and mash with a fork. The skins will break up in the mash. Stir in broccoli and remaining ingredients except the ground walnuts and oil. Season generously with salt, combine well, taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Place ground walnuts in a wide bowl. Scoop out about 1/3 cup of burger mixture and form into a ball (you can moisten your hands to prevent sticking). Roll in the walnuts, then gently flatten into a patty. Place on a plate or sheet pan and continue to shape all of the patties. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
  • When you're ready to cook, place a rack over a sheet pan. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch, heavy nonstick frying pan over high heat. Swirl pan to coat with the hot oil. Lower heat to medium. Place 4 to 5 patties in the pan (do not crowd), and cook until well browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn and brown for about 4 more minutes. Remove to the rack. Heat remaining oil in the pan and cook remaining patties. Keep patties warm in a low oven until ready to serve. Serve with a salad and your choice of toppings, such as the usual (ketchup, mustard, relish), or yogurt raita, garlic yogurt, or chutney.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Milon mia Mia
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These burgers were delicious! I loved the combination of potato and broccoli.


Shazib sheikh
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These burgers were a great way to use up leftover potatoes and broccoli. They were also very tasty!


King Pubg
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These burgers were a bit bland. I think I would add more seasonings next time.


devilboy king231
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These burgers were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Md Alalmnshak
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These burgers were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


Jonas Amoah (Jona)
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed these burgers. The potato and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the broccoli.


Tomahawk Tossin
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These burgers were delicious! I served them with a side of roasted broccoli and they were perfect.


S AQ
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These burgers were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I would add some more flour or bread crumbs next time.


Cesar gutierrez
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I made these burgers for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Md Faysal Ahmaed
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These burgers were a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Sadia Collection
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These burgers were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would drain the potatoes more thoroughly next time.


Sibtain Ali
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I loved the crispy texture of these burgers. They were also very flavorful.


mojno mia
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Overall, these burgers were a good experience. They were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Benedict Abougye-Nketiah
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These burgers were a bit too bland for me. I think I would add more seasonings next time.


Lucas Mccafferty
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Easy to make and healthy too! I'll definitely be making these again.


Deborah Croft
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Delicious! I made these burgers for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Baba Jani
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These burgers were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add some more moisture next time, maybe by using mashed potatoes instead of grated potatoes.


Babirye Annet
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I'm not usually a fan of veggie burgers, but these were surprisingly good! The combination of potato and broccoli was unique and tasty.


Cynthia Foreman
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These potato and broccoli burgers were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy outer layer.