3Smash the patty with a spatula on the hot pan to form a burger.
4In a bowl, mix the upcycled veggies with the ground beef.
5Place the mixed patty on a hot pan.
6Smash the patty with a spatula on the hot pan to form a burger.
7Serve the burger with a burger bun, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and sauce.
Ingredients
4 ounces beef burger
pieces tomato
pieces onions
pieces cauliflower
pieces zucchini
pieces eggplant
Equipment
panspatulabowl
Tips
The bits of veggies help retain a lot of moisture and add a lot more flavor to the burger, making it healthier than 100% beef analog. That means more fiber, more flavor, and more food saved from going to waste without taking away the taste or texture you love.
The Spare Burger is the exclusive retail partner of Misfits Market, sharing the same mission: fighting food waste and building a better food system. You can sign up today to try the Spare Burgers and other high-quality groceries delivered straight to your door from Misfits Market.
Misfits Market is an online grocery store for high-quality staples, unique finds, and rescued foods that are better for you and the planet. They work with farmers and emerging producers to make grocery shopping more convenient and impactful for the customer, offering a wide range of products including bell peppers, fruits, vegetables, juice, and more.
Some of the vegetables are on the small side or slightly imperfect, but they are rescued foods that are good to eat but would otherwise go to waste. You can find them on the Misfits Market app and website.