Buffalo Cauliflower + White Bean Veggie Burger
Buffalo cauliflower burgers, but easier and more nutritious! These cauliflower veggie burger patties are packed with fiber + protein thanks to the addition of soft and creamy white beans. They're fully vegan, soft and squishy but never crumbly and ready in 30 min.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 x 14 oz cans of white beans, like cannelini rinsed and drained well
- 2 cups bite-sized pieces of cauliflower
- ½ cup breadcrumbs gluten free if needed
- ¼ cup chopped parsley packed
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot Sauce plus 1/4 cup for basting
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided, plus more for frying
- 2 tablespoons ground flax or 1 tablespoon psyllium husk
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
For Serving, Optional!
- 6 your favourite buns
- homemade dill pickle ranch dressing
- shaved celery
- mozzarella or blue cheese-style vegan cheese
- vegan mayo
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium-high heat. Cook cauliflower until cauliflower is a bit browned – about 4-5 min. Turn off heat and add garlic and let gently cook for 1-2 more min, stirring constantly, until garlic turns golden. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Place beans and cauliflower in a food processor and pulse a couple of times to break them up. Then add breadcrumbs, parsley, flax, remaining tbsp oil, nutritional yeast, salt, cumin and onion powder and pulse a few more times until about 75% blended to preserve some texture. If it looks too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water and stir it in by hand. Mixture should be a thick paste.
- Divide mixture into six equal parts (about 1/2 cup each) and form into 1-inch thick patties.
- Add another drizzle of oil into the same skillet and heat on medium. Add patties and cook until they form a golden crust on each side, about 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and brush each cooked side with more hot sauce – they’re soft!
- Serve with your favourite burger fixings. Delicious with my dill pickle ranch dressing and shaved celery for the full Buffalo experience!
Notes
I love how soft these burgs are, but if you want more structure, you could make them with chickpeas! You might need a bit of extra water.