These burgz have me FAH-REAKING OWWWWWWTTTTTT.
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, “Like 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.
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?
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.
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.
- 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
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2½ tbsp water
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in breadcrumbs by hand. Form into four tightly packed patties.
- Cook for six minutes per side (12 minutes total). Serve on whole-grain buns with spicy cashew mayo and extra hot sauce.
- 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.
- 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.
Dude. I was salivating when you teased us with these on fb and now….even better. I’d legit suffer the stomach pains for them. Serious.
I need to come to Alchemy just to eat this. and say hi. Maybe.
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They are so worth the stomach pains. And yes, you better fly across the world and visit Alchemy PUH-LEASE.
Looks amazing! I bet these would be really good with Sriracha as well
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I definitely agree!
I’m also lazy so no worries.. and the times when I’m not lazy in the kitchen I regret it because then I’m left with half of whatever (lemon, tomato, etc.). I love me a good veggie burger and your photos are gorgeoussss.
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Thanks my dear! Yay for kitchen laziness!
I love broccoli so these sounds amazing, I just starting to get into the cashew cream sauce type recipes so I’ll be adding this to my list…. and I will have to look for said vegan worcestershire sauce!
Awesome! Cashew cream was one of the best discoveries ever!
Delicious!!!
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Thanks, doll!
I will admit, when I first saw the title of this recipe I was rather intimidated. Yet, this doesn’t seem too bad at all! I love easy burger recipes.
I hate difficult recipes, so I promise these aren’t too bad 🙂 The end result is so worth it!
I have this distinct memory of being in Disney on some tour ride and the guide was like “i have a joke for you! what kind of cheese isn’t yours?” and immediately i responded with “nacho cheese.” He was mad at me because I was so quick to respond and ruin it. I was like 8.
Anyway these look fab. Love the photos.
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Hahaha that is amazing. Enjoy!
These burgers look awesome – they remind me of a healthier version of falafel! I actually had no idea there was such thing as vegan worcestershire sauce, but I’m so glad there is and can’t wait to pick some up. Yum!
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Mmmmm I love the sound of healthier falafel! They hit the spot for sure.
Yummmm…I think this is going in next week’s meal plan!
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Enjoy, dear!
These burgers have me “have me FAH-REAKING OWWWWWWTTTTTT” too!!! Chickpeas and broccoli and no egg – oh heck yeah! This is gonna be a winner at Alchemy – so – I know yall havent quite opened up yet – but I think yall should plan another Alchemy II here in Georgia I will buy all your roasted broccoli chick pea burgers FO’SURE!
Yes to Alchemy in GA! I’ll work there. 🙂
We really need more full time people….
Those burgers look SO GOOD! I love new veggie burger recipes, and I’m super excited about this one because that spicy cashew mayo might let me actually feed this to my carnivorous boyfriend! Can’t wait to try!
One of these days I -WILL- get around to making my own veggie burgers. I will. And by then you’ll probably have 20 recipes I can choose from 😛 Also, I was in the grocery store last night picking up a few essentials (chickpeas, almond milk, CEREAL), and broccoli was 7.99 a lb. Whaaaaaat? I needed some of that too, but there was NO way I was paying that much. No wonder people have a hard time eating their veggies!
Whaaaaaa?? OMG I think I would cry!! That is crazy. Mine was only a dollar! Wowza.
I’m officially in LOVE. Roasted broccoli and spicy cashew mayo? And they’re firm and hold together without egg?! You are a goddess. You can bet I’ll be pinning and making these bad boys!!
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They’re right up your alley girlfran!
Hummus and chickpeas are in your BLOOD, sista! With recipes like these.
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Hey!
I saw your post on IG about working at/for Alchemy. I’m not currently using facebook but was wondering if there’s another way to get involved. My email is annakurfs@yahoo.com and IG is annacasselli. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for your interest, Anna!
You KNOW I am most definitely making these! I can’t wait to get them on one of my next meal plans 🙂
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Wahoo!!
Ah these look so good! I am on a veggie burger roll at the moment and these are 100% being added to the list. Spicy cashew mayo – oh my – I cannot wait to make these 🙂
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Hope you love them! I sure do!
These were great – thank you!!! I used soy sauce instead of vegan worcestershire sauce (I didn’t have any). Cheers 🙂
I’m so glad to know that soy sauce worked well!
I seriously LOL at every post, girl! You’re hilarious. And as a fellow broc lover, I’m SO into this. That cashew mayo? Are you kidding me? STOP RIGHT NOW! This is just too much deliciousness. Veggie burgers are the bomb. I need to try this ASAP.
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Hehehe I’m so glad 🙂 Go broc!!
I made these for dinner last night. SO. FREAKIN’. GOOOOD.
Awesome! Thanks for reporting back, Sara!
I love spicy mayo but it is so bad for you. I will have to try this one. Sounds simple and very healthy.
OH. EM. GEE.
Ummmm so I’m new here (found you through Amanda’s Link Love) but I AIN’T GOING ANYWHERE! Totally making these burgers. You’ve won me over as a reader FO LIFE.
Yay!!! I’m so glad you found me, Christina! Hope you love them 🙂
As if I didn’t love you enough already, you had to show me nacho cheese sauce made out of cashews. You make my hips swing, girl. You certainly do.
Broccoli burgers are SO new to me, I can barely stand how much I want them. They STAY together?! Ugh. I need to find a boyfriend to feed these to. 😀
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I love your recipes but holy shit, you talk like a child. I know you’re trying to be cute and what not but I feel like I’m reading a 3rd grader’s writing.
I don’t know any 3rd graders that are super smart, funny, healthy recipe-creating RD’s passionate about helping us live healthier lives, but it’s awesome that you do. I really enjoy Alexis’ writing style, but different strokes for different folks. At least we can all agree that her recipes rock.
April, I couldn’t agree more.
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Thanks for finding the words to say what I couldn’t. Love you the mostest.
I NEED THESE IN MY LIFE! Also these pictures are insane. That rusted cookie sheet is dreamyyyyy!
I knowwwwww. Who woulda thunk it?!
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.
You’ll love these!! I think they’d freeze well but I haven’t tried it. I ate them too fast!
Totally freaking out because these are right up my street Alexis!!
Wahoo!!!!!
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!
Haha glad you appreciate it, Jess 😉
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!!!
Thanks doll! I hope you love ’em 🙂
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
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Thanks so much, doll! Wanna know a secret? The first pic is from my iphone 🙂
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.
Hot sauce solves alllll the world’s problems. So glad you enjoyed them, Victoria!
I’m about to make these and I just realized I don’t have flax seed 🙁 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!
These were absolutely delicious!!!!!
Yay!!!
So easy and zooooooo good! Just make these.
Has anyone tried to freeze these? I’m going to try these tomorrow, they look amazing!
Any luck freezing?
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!!!
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 🤔
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!