Tasty chickpeas and cauliflower combined into this fantastic burger patty. Seasoned with a great variety of eastern spices, like cumin, coriander, and savory.
Loaded with healthy plant-based protein, these Cauliflower Burger Patties make a perfect lunch, snack or dinner.
High in healthy protein, complex carbs, resistant starch, fiber and the rainbow of micronutrients that plants are rich in.
Free of oil, dairy, and eggs. Baked, not fried, to conserve all that yummy nutrition!
Enjoy them for lunch, dinner or even as a quick snack.
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A healthy… burger
Burgers typically aren’t what one would consider healthy.
These patties, though… truly tasty and great for your health!
For starters, they cover all the basics: only whole food ingredients with no dairy, no meat, no oil.
I always avoid oil in my cooking to ensure lower inflammation throughout the body, the health of arterial walls, pure blood, and healthy weight.
Instead, you get most of the calories here from healthy, whole chickpeas. Rich in resistant starch, complex carbohydrates, and fiber, chickpeas fill you up and supply energy for longer.
The fiber and resistant starch are super important as they prevent overeating, feed the good bacteria in your gut and improve immune function. They also play a vital role in the body’s detox process.
Cauliflower… one of the healthiest vegetables. It might look white but it is actually a green one! Rich in B vitamins and anticancer micronutrients, cauliflower is one vegetable that cares for your health!
And since we are talking about greens, savory, cumin, coriander, parsley. Spices are some of the most nutrient-dense greens that are nutritional powerhouses in a jar.
Last but not least, flax seeds – rich in anticancer lignans and anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fats, you get all nutritional bases covered!
And all those goodies are conservatively baked at a low temperature for the least amount of time possible to conserve most of that nutrition!
Why you will love these Cauliflower Burger Patties?
They are:
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Rich in healthy protein
- Satisfying
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Much healthier than other non-vegan patties
- Super delicious
- Equally enjoyed warm or cold
- A great snack any time of the day
How to prepare Cauliflower Burger Patties?
These super flavorful patties are perfectly healthy meal that is also quite easy to prepare.
You will need a food processor. This is my favorite kitchen appliance that has saved me a lot of time and effort.
Actually, I use it so often that I can’t imagine eating plant-based without it. It is truly indispensable!
So, chop the cauliflower into florets. Then, place all ingredients for the patties in the food processor and blend until smooth. Take about a full tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a ball. Then, slightly press on the surface to form a patty.
Bake them for about 25 mins and enjoy.
They are perfect served with a sauce, like my easy Quick Universal Cashew Sauce.
Also great on a whole wheat bun with your favorite toppings.
Want more healthy VEGAN bURGER recipes
If you liked the Cauliflower Burger Patties, here are other wonderful and healthy burger recipe ideas for you. Vegan, free of processed ingredients and without any oil to keep your weight and health in check.
- Sweet Potato Quinoa Burger
- Homemade Falafel
- Healthy Vegan Nuggets
- Veggie Burgers with Zucchini and Potato
- Baked Chickpea Balls
If you give these Cauliflower Burger Patties a try, I’d love a comment and recipe rating below. You can snap a picture and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @wellnessdove and #wellnessdove, I would love to see your remakes!
Cauliflower Burger Patties | Vegan
Ingredients
- 2½ cups (380 g) cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ½ head (350 g) small cauliflower, chopped into florets, 12 oz
- 1 medium (100 g) onion
- 2 tsp savory
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander
- 3 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place all ingredients for the cauliflower patties in a food processor. If your food processor is small, you'll need to work in batches. Blend for a few minutes until finely chopped. You may need to scrape down the sides from time to time.
- Take about one full tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Slightly press on the surface to shape it into a patty.
- Place the patties on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 mins. Let them cool for a while before eating.
- Serve with our Creamy Garlic Sauce or Quick Universal Cashew Sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- The cauliflower patties will be soft first but firm up once they cool a little.
I have mine mixed up and have rested, but they are too wet to make into patties. I have added over a cup of oat flour, but they are still soft. Are they supposed to be very wet? If so, I don’t think I can roll into a ball. I’ll just have to scoop them out and form into patties on baking sheet.
Hi, Susan. The mixture for the patties is not supposed to be too wet. Perhaps if you haven’t drained well the chickpeas or the cauliflower is boiled, it absorbs more water. That is why I steam it. It is OK to add some flour to thicken it, I use the ground flax seeds for this purpose also. You can add more flour and I guess than shape them with a spoon directly on the baking sheet.
I put it in the refrigerator for a few hours and I was able to make the patties. I needed the oats or I don’t think I could have. I should have added a little more seasoning because of that. But they turned out great. Thanks!
I’m glad they turned out great. Thanks for your feedback, Susan. 🙂
Hi, Susan!
I have just updated the recipe. I’ve made some improvements so there is no confusion. I think it is way easier and just as tasty!
Easy as long as you have a good blender. They are tasty!