What I love about veggie burgers is that they can be made from just about anything — or at least anything meatless. Who needs meat when you can make a black bean burger, sweet potato burger, tempeh burger, or mushroom burger? Today we’re making our veggie burger out of carrots. Sounds kind of iffy, right? You’ll be surprised! These carrot burgers are delicious, and have so much more than just carrots going for them. They’re loaded with crunchy walnuts and delicious seasonings like cumin, garlic, lime juice and fresh cilantro. Packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious to boot!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Carrots. Obviously! We’re using fresh, raw carrots for this recipe. Onion. Garlic. Panko breadcrumbs. I use panko breadcrumbs because they’re generally vegan. If you can find regular vegan breadcrumbs and would like to use them, go for it! Shelled walnuts. You can substitute with a similar variety of nut if you’d like, such as pecans or hazelnuts. Fresh cilantro. If you’re not a fan of cilantro you can leave this out. Cornstarch. This ingredient is important for binding, so don’t skip it. Ground flaxseeds. Lime juice. Use freshly squeezed juice for maximum flavor. Ground cumin. Salt. Olive oil. You can use another high-heat oil to grill your carrot burgers if preferred. Coconut oil, avocado oil, and vegetable oil all work. Tomato paste. Maple syrup. Apple cider vinegar. Sriracha sauce. This adds some heat. Skip it to keep your ketchup mild. Burger buns. Toppings. Whatever you like to top your burgers with works here. Lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, pickles, and vegan cheese slices are all great on these burgers.
How They’re Made
These burgers are super simple to make.
Pulse your ingredients in a food processor. Start with just the carrots, onion and garlic, then add all of the remaining burger patty ingredients except for the olive oil. You can add some water if needed. Shape the mixture into patties and grill them in some olive oil. You’ll need to cover the patties to ensure that the carrot gets fully cooked. Stuff the carrot patties into buns and devour!
Tip: Since these are bean-free veggie burgers they’re a bit on the delicate side. Handle the patties carefully.
Leftovers & Storage
Leftover carrot burgers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days, or in the freezer for about 3 months.
What to Serve with Carrot Burgers
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