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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Lunch and Dinner Β» Roasted Broccoli Chickpea Burgers with Spicy Cashew Mayo

    ★★★★★ from 7 reviews

    Roasted Broccoli Chickpea Burgers with Spicy Cashew Mayo

    Published Sep 22, 2014 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 144 Comments

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    These burgz have me FAH-REAKING OWWWWWWTTTTTT.
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    The sauce. Er my gerd. THE SOWCE. It's like thick spicy nacho cheese in whole food form. Like blended up cashews and hot sauce say whaaaaaa? Foodgasm citay.

    Every Sunday I roast a bunch of broccoli and sweet potatoes. Since the big bunches of broc were on sale for 99 cents at Kroger, I obviously bought enough of it to feed a small army. So naturally I thought, "what if I put my roasted broccoli IN my veggie burgers?" The light bulks were going off left and right.

    I wanted hot sauce in the burgers, in the burger sauce, and on top of the burgers with hot saucy sauce. Hot sauce all day err day.

    Side note about the vegan worcestershire sauce in this recipe---you shouldn't leave it out. It gives these boys a great meaty flavor. I bought mine at Whole Foods, along with the whole wheat bread crumbs.
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    I'm trying to create a super cool bean burger for Alchemy's menu and all I know is that I want cashew mayo allllll over it. What is cashew mayo, you ask? It's basically soaked cashews blended with a bit of water and some lemon juice.

    I was lazy and didn't add lemon juice because #lezbehonest, there's nothing worse than using a squirt of lemon and having an awkward whole lemon left with no lemon recipes to use it up in.

    I'm lazy, okay?
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    Would you just look at that bright orange hue?! I'm short of breath over here.

    I also didn't soak the cashews for the amount of time that you're supposed to because I'm lazy, okay? And sometimes following the rules is over-rated. I put water in the tea kettle and poured all that hot goodness over the cashews. I let them soften up for twenty minutes or so before watching them turn into nacho cheese sauce in the food processor. Oh how I adore my food processor. It makes magic happen.

    I MEAN IT TURNED CASHEWS AND HOT SAUCE INTO NACHO SAUCE!!!! Not YO sauce.
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    There's something else ridiculously fantastical about these burgers. They stick together. Like majorly. They're one mighty firm veggie burger, yet they're egg-less and totally vegan! Slam dunkaroo if I do say so myself.

    PS---If you have kiddos (or a boyfriend) that hates broccoli, I'm pretty sure they would more than tolerate it in this burg.

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    Roasted Broccoli Chickpea Burgers with Spicy Cashew Mayo

    ★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 20 mins
    • Cook Time: 12 mins
    • Total Time: 32 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Main Meal
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    Description

    These firm, hearty broccoli burgers are the perfect meatless meal paired with decadent dairy-free cashew mayo!


    Ingredients

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    For the burgers:

    • 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into florets (about 4 cups)
    • 1-15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
    • 2 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tbsp hot sauce (I used Frank's)
    • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ tsp salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • ⅓ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs

    For the spicy cashew mayo:

    • ½ cup raw cashews
    • 2 tbsp hot sauce
    • 2 ½ tbsp water

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400F.
    2. Place broccoli florets on a baking sheet lined with a Silipat or parchment paper. Spray with olive oil spray or drizzle with a bit of oil. Bake for 15 minutes and then set aside to cool.
    3. Heat a large pan sprayed with oil over medium heat. Place cooled broccoli florets, chickpeas, flax, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, dijon, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large food processor. Process until well-combined.
    4. Stir in breadcrumbs by hand. Form into four tightly packed patties.
    5. Cook for six minutes per side (12 minutes total). Serve on whole-grain buns with spicy cashew mayo and extra hot sauce.

    For the cashew mayo:

    1. Place cashews in a bowl of water. Soak for 4 hours or overnight. If you're in a hurry, pour boiling water over the cashews and soak for thirty minutes.
    2. Drain cashews and add to food processor along with hot sauce and water. Process for a couple minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth and creamy.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Mrs. Wood says

      August 11, 2021 at 7:31 pm

      I really enjoyed this recipe. I did not use any breadcrumbs or hot sauce. The burgers held together just fine. This is staying in my recipe book!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 14, 2021 at 12:16 am

        Great news, thanks a ton!!

        Reply
    2. Allie says

      January 05, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Hi! Saw this recipe on MyFitnessPal. Any suggestions for an alternate sauce that doesn’t involve cashews? I never really have nuts of any kind at home. I’m definitely making these because they sound phenomenal, but coming up blank on an appropriate topping. I generally have sour cream or Greek yogurt on hand.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Allie says

      January 05, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      Hi! Saw this recipe on MyFitnessPal. Any suggestions for an alternate sauce that doesn’t involve cashews? I never really have nuts of any kind at home. I’m definitely making these because they sound phenomenal, but coming up blank on an appropriate topping. I generally have sour cream or Greek yogurt on hand.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Courtney says

      August 12, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      These sound bomb!!! Do you have any suggestions to replace the whole wheat breadcrumbs for gluten allergies? Perhaps chickpea flour to stick with the same flavors? Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Tina says

        January 16, 2018 at 12:45 pm

        I used gf breadcrumbs. Mine didn’t stick GREAT and were a little crumbly so not sure if that was why but they tasted great.
        My cashew mayo would not smooth after an extended time in the food processor though ?

        Reply
    5. Courtney says

      August 12, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      These sound bomb!!! Do you have any suggestions to replace the whole wheat breadcrumbs for gluten allergies? Perhaps chickpea flour to stick with the same flavors? Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Tina says

        January 16, 2018 at 12:45 pm

        I used gf breadcrumbs. Mine didn’t stick GREAT and were a little crumbly so not sure if that was why but they tasted great.
        My cashew mayo would not smooth after an extended time in the food processor though ?

        Reply
    6. Bec says

      January 21, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      Has anyone tried to freeze these? I'm going to try these tomorrow, they look amazing!

      Reply
      • Cody says

        April 01, 2017 at 5:14 pm

        Any luck freezing?

        Reply
    7. Bec says

      January 21, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      Has anyone tried to freeze these? I'm going to try these tomorrow, they look amazing!

      Reply
      • Cody says

        April 01, 2017 at 5:14 pm

        Any luck freezing?

        Reply
    8. Susan M says

      November 26, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      So easy and zooooooo good! Just make these.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Susan M says

      November 26, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      So easy and zooooooo good! Just make these.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Orlee says

      January 04, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      I'm about to make these and I just realized I don't have flax seed πŸ™ I know you will likely not respond to this right away, but is there something else I can use in place of the flax seed?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Orlee says

        January 05, 2016 at 10:04 pm

        These were absolutely delicious!!!!!

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          January 06, 2016 at 10:18 pm

          Yay!!!

          Reply
    11. Orlee says

      January 04, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      I'm about to make these and I just realized I don't have flax seed πŸ™ I know you will likely not respond to this right away, but is there something else I can use in place of the flax seed?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Orlee says

        January 05, 2016 at 10:04 pm

        These were absolutely delicious!!!!!

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          January 06, 2016 at 10:18 pm

          Yay!!!

          Reply
    12. Victoria says

      December 29, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      These burgers! I love, love, love 'em. Literally just finished one and I am in heaven. It's the hot sauce for sure. Girl's gotta have her hot sauce.. thank you for a great recipe! Such a fan of you and your blog. You go girl.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 7:13 pm

        Hot sauce solves alllll the world's problems. So glad you enjoyed them, Victoria!

        Reply
    13. Victoria says

      December 29, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      These burgers! I love, love, love 'em. Literally just finished one and I am in heaven. It's the hot sauce for sure. Girl's gotta have her hot sauce.. thank you for a great recipe! Such a fan of you and your blog. You go girl.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 7:13 pm

        Hot sauce solves alllll the world's problems. So glad you enjoyed them, Victoria!

        Reply
    14. Cassie says

      September 30, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      These photos are gorrrrg and I feel like I can read your passion for these burgers in the post... which is why they ended up on The Kitchn, I'm sure!! You're a rock star xo

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 30, 2014 at 4:54 pm

        Thanks so much, doll! Wanna know a secret? The first pic is from my iphone πŸ™‚

        Reply
    15. Cassie says

      September 30, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      These photos are gorrrrg and I feel like I can read your passion for these burgers in the post... which is why they ended up on The Kitchn, I'm sure!! You're a rock star xo

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 30, 2014 at 4:54 pm

        Thanks so much, doll! Wanna know a secret? The first pic is from my iphone πŸ™‚

        Reply
    16. athletic avocado says

      September 29, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Wow these are making my mouth water! Loving the cashew mayo! What an awesome idea! I love roasted broccoli and chickpeas so this is def a win for me!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:32 am

        Thanks doll! I hope you love 'em πŸ™‚

        Reply
    17. athletic avocado says

      September 29, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      Wow these are making my mouth water! Loving the cashew mayo! What an awesome idea! I love roasted broccoli and chickpeas so this is def a win for me!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 30, 2014 at 9:32 am

        Thanks doll! I hope you love 'em πŸ™‚

        Reply
    18. Jess says

      September 26, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Recipe saved for later use simply for the use of "ermagerd". lol but seriously I can't wait to try this and I'm not even vegetarian!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 26, 2014 at 7:10 pm

        Haha glad you appreciate it, Jess πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    19. Jess says

      September 26, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Recipe saved for later use simply for the use of "ermagerd". lol but seriously I can't wait to try this and I'm not even vegetarian!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 26, 2014 at 7:10 pm

        Haha glad you appreciate it, Jess πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    20. Millie | Add A Little says

      September 26, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      Totally freaking out because these are right up my street Alexis!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 26, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        Wahoo!!!!!

        Reply
    21. Millie | Add A Little says

      September 26, 2014 at 1:33 pm

      Totally freaking out because these are right up my street Alexis!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 26, 2014 at 7:11 pm

        Wahoo!!!!!

        Reply
    22. Anne says

      September 26, 2014 at 11:55 am

      These look amazing (and im not even vegan.... and MUST MAKE THESE ASAP!!!) Do you think they would freeze well? I am cooking for myself and would love to be able to pull one out of the freezer for a quick dinner.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 26, 2014 at 7:12 pm

        You'll love these!! I think they'd freeze well but I haven't tried it. I ate them too fast!

        Reply
    23. Anne says

      September 26, 2014 at 11:55 am

      These look amazing (and im not even vegan.... and MUST MAKE THESE ASAP!!!) Do you think they would freeze well? I am cooking for myself and would love to be able to pull one out of the freezer for a quick dinner.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 26, 2014 at 7:12 pm

        You'll love these!! I think they'd freeze well but I haven't tried it. I ate them too fast!

        Reply
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