Broccoli “Cheese” Vegan Veggie Burger
Serves 8
10 mins prep
30 mins cook
40 mins total
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!
Jalapeño-Garlic “Aioli”
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.
OR
Use 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.
OR
Heat 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!
