Vegan White Bean Broccoli Burgers

View on a vegan white bean broccoli burger on a plate with tomatoes and onion.

Vegan White Bean Broccoli Burgers

These delicious broccoli burgers are easy to make, packed with wholesome ingredients and rich in fiber. They combine broccoli, white beans, onion and garlic, spices and dried herbs, nutritional yeast and breadcrumbs. Such a fun and delicious way to eat more vegetables and kids love them! Egg-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: burgers, healthy, sandwich, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings: patties

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

2 packed cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
15 oz white beans great Northern, cannellini or navy, rinsed and drained
¼ cup red onion finely diced
2 large cloves of garlic crushed
1½ tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
½ cup breadcrumbs regular or gluten-free
½-1 tsp salt
1-3 tbsp water optional, to reach desired consistency

Instructions

Start by steaming or boiling the broccoli florets until fork tender (but not too soft), about 5-7 minutes. If using frozen, then simply thaw them (you can use the microwave). Then, drain and pat dry to remove the extra moisture (use a towel if necessary) and let them cool down.
Add the garlic to a food processor and process/pulse until chopped. Then, add the rest of the ingredients (except for the water) and pulse/process until uniform. Take 1-2 breaks to stir using a spatula and check on texture, some small pieces of broccoli and white beans are fine. If necessary, add 1-3 tablespoons of water until the dough comes together and holds well when pressed in between your fingers (this will depend on moisture from beans and broccoli, you might not need to add water). Adjust salt to your taste.
Divide the mixture into 5-6 equal parts and use your hands to shape into patties.
Warm up a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a little oil (I like using oil spray). Then, cook the burger patties for about 6-8 minutes on each side watching carefully so they don't burn.
Serve warm with your favorite burger fixing ingredients, enjoy!

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Notes

Store the broccoli patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove to bring some of the crispiness back, or use the microwave if in a pinch. You can also freeze the burger patties for up to 3 months!
Feel free to use your favorite spices in this recipe. You can also add red pepper flakes for some heat, fresh herbs or vegan cheddar cheese.
If making them for kids, then feel free to shape them smaller in croquettes.
You can also bake them in the oven at 400º for about 20-25 minutes flipping them halfway through.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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