Broccoli Burgers
Wholesome, flavorful, and packed with nutrient-rich broccoli, these broccoli burgers are a delicious plant-forward twist on the classic burger. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and a touch of Parmesan, these patties are both savory and satisfying. Blanching the broccoli enhances its vibrant green color and ensures a tender texture, while breadcrumbs and a single egg help bind the mixture into golden, crispy perfection. Serve these mouthwatering vegetarian burgers on toasted buns with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices for a fresh and hearty meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Whether you’re craving a lighter burger or looking for a creative way to eat more veggies, these broccoli burgers are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 8 slices Tomato slices
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, and lightly salt it. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and let cool.
In a food processor, pulse the cooled broccoli until it forms a coarse crumble—avoid over-processing it into a paste.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the processed broccoli, cooked garlic and onion mixture, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined and the mixture can hold its shape when pressed.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape them into burger patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden and cooked through. Be gentle when flipping to avoid breaking the patties.
Toast the burger buns lightly if desired. Assemble each burger by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, topping with a broccoli patty, 2 slices of tomato, and finishing with the top bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade broccoli burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1666 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.2 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.6 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 5160 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.0 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 78.6 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1285 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 795 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
