These firm, hearty veggie burgers with chickpeas and broccoli are the perfect meatless meal paired with decadent dairy-free cashew mayo!
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, "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.
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Vegan Veggie Burger with Chickpeas & Broccoli
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 32 mins
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These firm, hearty broccoli burgers are the perfect meatless meal paired with decadent dairy-free cashew mayo!
Ingredients
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, more if needed
Instructions
- Place cashews in a bowl of water. Soak for 4 hours or overnight. If you're in a hurry, pour very hot water over the cashews and soak for 15 minutes.
- 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, 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 with a spatula. Form into four tightly packed patties.
- Cook for six minutes, or until golden, then flip and cook for another 6 minutes.
- Make cashew mayo: Drain cashews and add to a Nutribullet, high-speed blender, or food processor with hot sauce and water. Process for a couple minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth and creamy, adding water to thin if needed.
- Serve burgers on whole-grain buns with spicy cashew mayo and extra hot sauce.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
I NEED THESE IN MY LIFE! Also these pictures are insane. That rusted cookie sheet is dreamyyyyy!
Alexis says
I knowwwwww. Who woulda thunk it?!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
I NEED THESE IN MY LIFE! Also these pictures are insane. That rusted cookie sheet is dreamyyyyy!
Alexis says
I knowwwwww. Who woulda thunk it?!
ashley says
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.
April says
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.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
April, I couldn't agree more.
Alexis says
Youda best.
Alexis says
Thanks for finding the words to say what I couldn't. Love you the mostest.
ashley says
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.
April says
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.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
April, I couldn't agree more.
Alexis says
Youda best.
Alexis says
Thanks for finding the words to say what I couldn't. Love you the mostest.
Julia says
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. 😀
Julia says
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. 😀
Christina @ the athletarian says
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.
Alexis says
Yay!!! I'm so glad you found me, Christina! Hope you love them 🙂
Christina @ the athletarian says
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.
Alexis says
Yay!!! I'm so glad you found me, Christina! Hope you love them 🙂
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I love spicy mayo but it is so bad for you. I will have to try this one. Sounds simple and very healthy.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I love spicy mayo but it is so bad for you. I will have to try this one. Sounds simple and very healthy.
Sara says
I made these for dinner last night. SO. FREAKIN'. GOOOOD.
Alexis says
Awesome! Thanks for reporting back, Sara!
Sara says
I made these for dinner last night. SO. FREAKIN'. GOOOOD.
Alexis says
Awesome! Thanks for reporting back, Sara!
Allison says
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.
Alexis says
Hehehe I'm so glad 🙂 Go broc!!
Allison says
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.
Alexis says
Hehehe I'm so glad 🙂 Go broc!!
Julia says
These were great - thank you!!! I used soy sauce instead of vegan worcestershire sauce (I didn't have any). Cheers 🙂
★★★★★
Alexis says
I'm so glad to know that soy sauce worked well!
Julia says
These were great - thank you!!! I used soy sauce instead of vegan worcestershire sauce (I didn't have any). Cheers 🙂
★★★★★
Alexis says
I'm so glad to know that soy sauce worked well!
Lauren says
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 🙂
Alexis says
Hope you love them! I sure do!
Lauren says
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 🙂
Alexis says
Hope you love them! I sure do!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
You KNOW I am most definitely making these! I can't wait to get them on one of my next meal plans 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoo!!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
You KNOW I am most definitely making these! I can't wait to get them on one of my next meal plans 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoo!!
Anna says
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!
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Alexis says
Thanks so much for your interest, Anna!
Anna says
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!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Thanks so much for your interest, Anna!
Linda@ Fit Fed and Happy says
Hummus and chickpeas are in your BLOOD, sista! With recipes like these.
Linda@ Fit Fed and Happy says
Hummus and chickpeas are in your BLOOD, sista! With recipes like these.
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
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!!
Alexis says
They're right up your alley girlfran!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
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!!
Alexis says
They're right up your alley girlfran!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
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!
Alexis says
Whaaaaaa?? OMG I think I would cry!! That is crazy. Mine was only a dollar! Wowza.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
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!
Alexis says
Whaaaaaa?? OMG I think I would cry!! That is crazy. Mine was only a dollar! Wowza.
Kathryn @ Chicks Dig Running says
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!
Kathryn @ Chicks Dig Running says
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!
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
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!
April says
Yes to Alchemy in GA! I'll work there. 🙂
Alexis says
We really need more full time people....
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
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!
April says
Yes to Alchemy in GA! I'll work there. 🙂
Alexis says
We really need more full time people....
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Yummmm...I think this is going in next week's meal plan!
Alexis says
Enjoy, dear!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Yummmm...I think this is going in next week's meal plan!
Alexis says
Enjoy, dear!
CakePants says
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!
Alexis says
Mmmmm I love the sound of healthier falafel! They hit the spot for sure.
CakePants says
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!
Alexis says
Mmmmm I love the sound of healthier falafel! They hit the spot for sure.
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
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.
Alexis says
Hahaha that is amazing. Enjoy!
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
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.
Alexis says
Hahaha that is amazing. Enjoy!
Kate says
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.
Alexis says
I hate difficult recipes, so I promise these aren't too bad 🙂 The end result is so worth it!
Kate says
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.
Alexis says
I hate difficult recipes, so I promise these aren't too bad 🙂 The end result is so worth it!
Dietitian Jess says
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!
Alexis says
Awesome! Cashew cream was one of the best discoveries ever!
Dietitian Jess says
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!
Alexis says
Awesome! Cashew cream was one of the best discoveries ever!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
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.
Alexis says
Thanks my dear! Yay for kitchen laziness!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
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.
Alexis says
Thanks my dear! Yay for kitchen laziness!
Colleen says
Looks amazing! I bet these would be really good with Sriracha as well
Alexis says
I definitely agree!
Colleen says
Looks amazing! I bet these would be really good with Sriracha as well
Alexis says
I definitely agree!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
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.
Alexis says
They are so worth the stomach pains. And yes, you better fly across the world and visit Alchemy PUH-LEASE.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
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.
Alexis says
They are so worth the stomach pains. And yes, you better fly across the world and visit Alchemy PUH-LEASE.
Dixya@food,pleasure,and health says
Delicious!!!
Alexis says
Thanks, doll!
Dixya@food,pleasure,and health says
Delicious!!!
Alexis says
Thanks, doll!