Cauliflower Hummus Burgers with Green Goddess Sauce
These Cauliflower Hummus Burgers are crispy, flavorful, and hold together perfectly! Paired with a creamy avocado basil Green Goddess Sauce, they're a healthy, delicious veggie burger that doesn't skimp on taste. Gluten free and easily vegan.
Ingredients
For the Burgers:
- 1 small head cauliflower 3 cups riced
- 1 tsp + 1-2 tsp olive oil divided
- 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled
- 1 tsp harissa spice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup almond meal/flour
- 1 large egg or flax egg
- ⅓ cup plain hummus
- 2 tbsp each chopped: fresh parsley & basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 burger buns
For the Green Goddess Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ½ - ⅔ cup unsweetened cashew milk
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rice Cauliflower: Pulse cauliflower in food processor into rice. Cook in skillet with 1 tsp oil for 4-5 mins. Transfer to bowl; cool slightly.
- Mix Patties: To cauliflower, add quinoa, harissa, garlic powder, almond meal, egg, hummus, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well with hands. Chill mixture 30 mins.
- Make Sauce: Blend avocado, basil, ½ cup milk, 1 tsp oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more milk if too thick. Set aside.
- Form Patties: Using a ½ cup measure, shape mixture into 5 patties. Place on parchment.
- Cook: Heat 1-2 tsp oil in skillet over medium. Cook patties 4-5 mins per side until golden.
- Serve: Serve on toasted buns with Green Goddess Sauce.
Notes
- Chill Time: Chilling the mixture is essential for patties that hold together.
- Vegan: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 mins).
- Reheat: Reheat in oven/toaster oven to maintain crispiness. Avoid microwave.