Spelt Burger
Cooked spelt grains, rolled oat flakes and leek come together in this vegetarian — 70 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- If starting from dry spelt, rinse and simmer in plenty of salted water for about 45 minutes until tender, then drain well and let cool; you need roughly 250 g cooked.
- Finely chop the leek, onion, garlic and deseeded red chilli, then soften them in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the leek is collapsed and the onion is translucent; let cool slightly.
- Tip the cooked spelt into a large bowl and lightly mash about a third of the grains with a fork or potato masher so the mixture will bind, leaving the rest whole for texture.
- Add the softened vegetables, oat flakes, beaten egg, ground cumin, black pepper and salt, then mix thoroughly and rest the mixture for 15 minutes so the oats absorb moisture.
- With damp hands, divide and shape the mixture into 4 firm patties about 2 cm thick, pressing well so they hold together.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden and heated through.
- Toast the burger buns cut-side down in the same pan, then serve each patty in a bun with your choice of salad leaves, tomato and a yoghurt or mustard sauce.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Spelt Burger take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Spelt Burger vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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