Cheezy Broccoli Quinoa Burgers

These simple broccoli quinoa burgers take the classic broccoli cheddar flavor and turn them into a tasty vegan meal. Easy to make, gluten-free and freezer-friendly!

Ingredients 

    Yields 10 burgers

  • 2 cups broccoli florets

  • 1 cup broccoli stems or more florets

  • 1 400 gr can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustarddijon will also work

  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast

  • 4 - 6 tablespoons quinoa flour

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Oil for cooking optional, see notes below

Instructions

  1. Steam broccoli until tender, either using a steamer basket or just in a small pan with a little water in the bottom. Drain and let cool until cool enough to handle.

  2. Once cool, add broccoli to a food processor and pulse until chopped into very small pieces, 10 - 15 pulses. Add chickpeas, quinoa and mustard and pulse until a dough starts to form.

  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl, add in remaining ingredients (starting with 4 tablespoons quinoa flour) and knead by hand until dough can be formed into patties, adding more quinoa flour as needed.

  4. Form dough into patties and place on a parchment lined sheet / plate. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.

 

Cooking Options

  1. Heat oil over medium high heat. To test if it's ready, sprinkle a little water on the pan. If water immediately sizzles, the pan is ready. Add burgers to pan, cooking until browned on both sides, 2 - 3 minutes per side. Place on wire rack to cool while finish cooking.

  2. Preheat oven to 175ºC. Line a baking sheet with parchment, add patties and bake on the center rack for 20 - 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until burgers are crispy.