These healthy Broccoli “Cheese” Veggie Burgers are actually Vegan and made with nutritional yeast for all the cheesy flavor without the dairy! A fiber and protein packed patty that’s definitely meal-prep worthy!
Ingredients
2TbspFlaxseed Meal, see notes for sub
1½cupsChickpeas, Canned (390g) or Cooked from dry (110g)
2½cupsBroccoli, Chopped, about 225g
½cupCarrots, Chopped, 64g
⅔smallOnion, about 80g
1½TbspMinced Garlic
⅔3" longJalapeño Pepper, about 10g
½cupNutritional Yeast, about 40g, see notes for sub
⅓cupOat Flour, about 40g, see notes for sub
1TbspMustard
1TbspItalian Seasoning
½tspSalt
½tspBlack Pepper
Jalapeño-Garlic “Aioli”
½cupYogurt, about 110g
1½tspLemon Juice
1½tspMinced Garlic, 1-2 cloves
1tspOlive Oil
½3" longJalapeño Pepper, Copped finely, about 7g
¼tspBlack Pepper
Instructions
Prep:
In a small bowl, combine flax seed meal and 6 Tbsp water and set aside for 5 minutes.
Place broccoli in a bowl and microwave on high for about 1½ minutes until just tender. Set aside to cool.
Make burgers:
Finely chop broccoli, carrots, onions, garlic and jalapeño, or use a food processor.
Drained and dry chickpeas, add to a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher leaving only some large chunks.
Add vegetables, nutritional yeast, oat flour, mustard, nutritional yeast, oat flour, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and flax eggs, and mix till combined.
Divide the mixture into 8 parts.
Line a 1-cup measuring cup with plastic wrap, add a portion of the burger mix and press down to pack. Lift out of cup with lining edge, and transfer to cooking surface.ORUse slightly wet hands and and shape into ¾” thick patties.
Cook:
Place on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.ORHeat a skillet or grill over medium, grease well with olive oil or spray and cook burgers for 4-5 minutes each side (8-12 minutes total).
Assemble:
Make sauce: In a small stir together yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, jalapeño, olive oil and pepper.
Assemble burger between toasted buns with greens, sauce, onion, tomato, and any desired toppings!
Notes
To replace flax egg:
Use Chia Egg (2 Tbsp Chia Seeds + 6 Tbsp Water, let rest for 5 minutes)
2 real Eggs
To replace Nutritional Yeast, use 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
To replace Oat Flour:
Use breadcrumbs
Process about ½ cup Rolled or Instant Oats in a food processor until it forms a flour-like consistency.
Make sure chickpeas are completely dried or the burgers wont hold.
Lightly oil your hands when shaping patties if using hands and they are too dry.
Storage:
Cook patties and cool.
Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze.
When frozen, stack with pieces of parchment paper in between, place in freezer bag and freeze.
To reheat, bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.
Keeps about 3 weeks.
Or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.