Vegetarian burgers with green goddess sauce

Vegetarian burgers with green goddess sauce

Ingredients :

For the vegetarian burgers:

• 2 cans of 425 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium carrot, grated, about 1 loosely packed cup
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

For the green goddess sauce:

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup crème fraîche
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup tarragon
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

To serve:

• 6 burger buns
• Green lettuce
• Sliced ​​red onion
• 6 slices of melted cheese (optional)

Special equipment

Food processor

Say hello to grilling season with these flavorful veggie burgers !

Serve them in buns , on a salad , or on their own. However you serve them, they're sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Trust me, I love grilled meats, but I also want to offer something delicious to my vegetarian friends and store-bought frozen veggie patties don't always cut it.

I find most of them to be under -seasoned and mushy. So say hello to these homemade veggie burgers !

How to Make a Delicious Vegetarian Burger

These burgers are loaded with spices like cumin and paprika , and a few other ingredients to hold them together on the grill.

I like to start burgers with a chickpea base, which gives them a nice mouthfeel —that's a fancy way of saying they're nice to chew—and can handle the heat of a grill .

Carrots join the party to bring a little sweetness and color!

They are so full of flavor that you won't miss the beef . Even my three year old ate a whole burger!

How do these veggie burgers hold up on the grill?

A common question about veggie burgers is whether they will hold up on the grill without falling apart.

Rest assured, these burgers hold up very well, provided the grill is clean (to prevent them from sticking) and you handle them carefully when turning them.

If you're still worried about them sticking, you can brush the grill with a little oil or use a grill pan .

For better hold on the grill, it is advisable to prepare the mixture in advance and let it cool a little in the refrigerator (if time permits). You can also prepare them immediately, but the patties may be a little more fragile.

What to serve these vegetarian burgers with?

These burgers come with a delicious creamy, herby green goddess sauce . I added avocado to thicken it up and make it easier to spread on the burgers.

These vegetable patties are also tasty enough to serve on their own or on a salad.

So they're perfect for gluten-free guests (just use gluten-free breadcrumbs for the binder).

Just pour the green goddess sauce on top and serve!

Say hello to grilling season with these gorgeous homemade veggie burgers!

If you don't have a grill, don't panic !

You can definitely cook these veggie burgers in a skillet . Simply form the patties and cook them with a little oil in a skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and firmed up.

You'll probably have some leftover green goddess sauce. This sauce is a great dip for fresh vegetables or can be made into a vinaigrette by thinning it with a dash of vinegar and olive oil .

The sauce will keep safely in the refrigerator for at least a week, but its fresh herb flavor will diminish slightly over time.

Method of preparation

Prepare and refrigerate the patty mixture:

Ingredients :

• Chickpeas (cooked and drained)
• Grated carrot
• Garlic
• Spices (cumin, paprika, etc.)
• Egg
• Breadcrumbs

Instructions :

1. In a food processor , add the chickpeas , grated carrot , garlic and spices. Pulse the mixture several times until a coarse paste is obtained.
2. Add the egg and breadcrumbs , and pulse a few more times until the mixture is smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl , cover and chill for at least an hour or up to 24 hours. Refrigerating helps the mixture hold together better when forming patties and grilling.
4. The patties can also be formed and grilled immediately, but they will be quite delicate. We recommend using a grill pan to grill the patties.

Shape the patties:

1. Divide the hamburger mixture into six equal patties and transfer them to a plate or baking sheet to make them easier to transport to the grill.
2. If not grilling right away, cover the patties loosely and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill.

Prepare the green goddess sauce:

Ingredients :

• Fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, etc.)
• Lawyer
• Greek Yogurt
• Lemon juice
• White vinegar
• Garlic
• Salt and pepper

Instructions :

1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Blend until sauce is smooth, uniform in color and consistent in consistency. It should be thick enough to hold on a spoon.
2. Taste the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. This sauce can also be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Prepare all other hamburger ingredients:

• Make sure the hamburger buns , lettuce , sliced ​​onion , and cheese are all prepared and arranged near the grill.

Preheat the grill:

1. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the burgers:

1. When you're ready to cook the burgers, lightly oil the grill grates or a grill pan with canola oil .
2. Grill burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until a crust forms on the outside.
3. If using cheese, add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking.

Serve :

1. Serve burgers immediately with fresh lettuce, red onion and green goddess sauce.

I hope you enjoy this delicious cooking recipe !! Feel free to leave a comment.

Nick. E

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