Tasty and very soft broccoli, potato, and carrot burgers, very simple to make, excellent as a vegetarian alternative to classic meat hamburgers. The preparation is very easy, first, you need to cook the vegetables in a pan, with a little water, then blend them and add the other ingredients. After shaping them, the burgers are baked, with a drizzle of oil on top… they will be ready in a few minutes, to be served as a second course or placed inside a nice bun, along with other vegetables, a slice of provolone, or a delicious sauce. Try this recipe, it’s also a great way to get those who don’t love broccoli to eat them.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 106.77 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.13 (g) of which sugars 2.31 (g)
- Proteins 4.31 (g)
- Fat 2.37 (g) of which saturated 0.82 (g)of which unsaturated 1.03 (g)
- Fibers 2.93 (g)
- Sodium 169.28 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8.5 oz broccoli (cleaned)
- 9 oz potatoes
- 3.5 oz carrots
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp Grana Padano DOP
- as needed breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic (as desired)
- 1 pinch curry (as desired)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Pan
- Mixer
Preparation
Separate the broccoli florets and wash them. Peel the carrots and potatoes, wash them and cut them into chunks.
Put all the vegetables in a pan, with a drizzle of oil, a clove of garlic if desired, and a finger of water.
Add salt, pepper, and cook until they are tender (1). Alternatively, boil them in salted water for 6-7 minutes.
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a mixer (or blender) and blend them until they become a puree.
Put them in a bowl, add the Grana, the egg yolk, a pinch of curry (if you like) and 5-6 tablespoons of breadcrumbs (2).
Mix well until you get a soft but moldable mixture with your hands. Adjust the amount of breadcrumbs based on the consistency.
Divide the mixture into 6-8 parts and shape them into burgers, with your hands or with a special mold. Roll the burgers in breadcrumbs and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (3).
Brush them on top with a little extra virgin olive oil or seed oil.
Place the tray in a fan oven at 375°F and bake the burgers for 20-25 minutes, depending on their thickness, until a slight crust forms on the surface.
The broccoli, potato, and carrot burgers are ready, they are great served with a simple side dish, but they are also delicious for filling classic round buns.
Tips and Notes
The vegetables can be cooked in a pan or boiled in boiling water.
You can also cook the burgers in an air fryer or in a pan. In the latter case, be careful when flipping them as they are very soft.
In addition to burgers, you can make meatballs with the same mixture.
FAQ
Can I use other vegetables?
Sure, you can substitute broccoli with cauliflower or even slightly vary the proportions between the various ingredients.
Can I skip the cheese?
Sure, you can omit it and maybe add some spices to your taste.
