Cheryls Veggie-Nut Patties

Vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly veggie burger patties with a nutty taste.

I came up with this recipe when I had a hard time finding any recipes for veggie burgers or patties that were grain-free and bean-free, and which actually contained vegetables. Both my husband and I love it. He had his on a burger bun with lettuce, avocado, and tomato.

INGRIDIENT

⅔ cup 1/2-inch butternut squash cubes

½ cup chopped cauliflower

½ cup chopped broccoli

½ cup raw walnuts

¼ cup raw almonds

¼ cup raw sunflower seed kernels

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add butternut squash cubes, cover, and steam until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer squash to a bowl and mash; measure 1/2 cup mashed squash and reserve.

Step: 2

Place the steamer insert back into the saucepan and refill with water to reach just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower and broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.

Step: 3

Process walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds together in a blender or food processor until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add broccoli and cauliflower, blend until finely chopped and incorporated.

Step: 4

Blend 1/2 cup mashed squash, salt, cumin, and black pepper into the nuts mixture until well-mixed. If mixture is too thick to process, transfer it to a bowl and mix by hand.

Step: 5

Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.

Step: 6

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in hot oil until browned and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.