Wholesome, cheesy, and packed with flavour, Millet Pizza Burger is the perfect fusion snack for health-conscious food lovers.
Millet Pizza Burger combines the goodness of nutrient-rich little millet and protein-packed chickpeas with the irresistible flavours of pizza and burgers. Featuring a delicious homemade millet patty layered with cheese, fresh vegetables, olives, and flavourful sauces, this wholesome recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or an indulgent snack. It’s a creative and healthy twist on two all-time favourites that both kids and adults will love.
Prepared using Freedom Physically Refined Rice Bran Oil, the millet patties cook to a perfectly crisp exterior while remaining soft and flavourful inside. The light nature of the oil enhances the ingredients without overpowering them, delivering a delicious fusion burger that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Patty
- ½ cup little millet, uncooked
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
- ¼ cup thick tomato paste
- 1 cheese slice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
For the Sauce/Dressing
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup cheese dip
For the Toppings
- 4 burger buns
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 tbsp pitted olives, sliced
- ½ cup lettuce leaves
- 8 cheese slices
Method
Preparing the Millet Patty
Step 1: Combine little millet, water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the millet is soft and fluffy.
Step 2: Pressure-cook the soaked chickpeas with water for 5–6 whistles, or until tender.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the cooked millet, chickpeas, tomato paste, cheese slice, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
Step 4: Using a potato masher, mash the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 5: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a burger patty.
Step 6: Shallow-fry the patties using Freedom Physically Refined Rice Bran Oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, or bake at 190°C (375°F) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Assembling the Burger
Step 1: Spread marinara sauce on the burger buns.
Step 2: Layer lettuce leaves, a cheese slice, the millet patty, tomato slices, and olives.
Step 3: Drizzle cheese dip and additional marinara sauce over the toppings.
Step 4: Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
Your wholesome and delicious Millet Pizza Burgers are ready to serve! Enjoy this nutritious fusion treat packed with cheesy goodness, fresh vegetables, and the wholesome benefits of millet.