Description
Sizzling spicy cauliflower burgers bring Middle Eastern flavors to your dinner table. Crisp cauliflower patties pack bold spices and herbs, delivering a satisfying plant-based meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini or nut butter
- 12 tablespoons water, as needed for blending
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Red onion slices
- Avocado (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
- Vegan mayo (optional)
- Extra hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Roasting Preparation: Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast at 425F (220C) for 25 minutes, rotating halfway to ensure even caramelization and golden crispness.
- Mixture Creation: Combine roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, breadcrumbs, tahini, hot sauce, and spices in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a cohesive, textured blend that holds together, adding minimal water if needed to maintain proper consistency.
- Patty Formation: Shape the mixture into compact burger patties using slightly dampened hands. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up and allow flavors to intensify and meld together.
- Cooking Process: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of oil. Carefully place patties in the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms and the interior is thoroughly heated.
- Serving Finale: Transfer the spicy cauliflower patties onto toasted buns. Customize with preferred fresh toppings, vibrant sauces, and crisp accompaniments. Serve immediately to preserve optimal flavor and textural experience.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Control cauliflower’s water content by patting florets dry before roasting to prevent soggy burger texture.
- Binding Brilliance: Use tahini and chickpeas as natural binders to help patties hold together, avoiding crumbly results.
- Temperature Timing: Refrigerate patties before cooking to help them firm up and prevent falling apart during pan-frying.
- Spice Customization: Adjust hot sauce and spice levels to suit personal heat tolerance without compromising overall burger structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg