If you’re looking for a tasty and light idea for a different kind of lunch, the cauliflower burger is the perfect recipe. It is an easy, quick, and flavorful vegetarian dish, ideal for those who want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. The idea for cauliflower burgers came from my sister-in-law, and I decided to try them out. 😊
The preparation is really simple: boil the cauliflower, mash it with a fork, and enrich with grated Parmesan, a pinch of salt, diced scamorza, an egg, and some breadcrumbs. With these few ingredients, you get a soft but firm dough, perfect for forming flattened patties that become golden and crispy burgers in a pan or oven.
The beauty of this recipe is its versatility: you can serve the cauliflower burgers in a bun with lettuce and tomato, or enjoy them alone as a light main course. They are also excellent for those following a vegetarian diet or wanting to reduce meat consumption. Furthermore, cauliflower is rich in fiber and vitamins, so these burgers are a tasty way to bring an often underrated vegetable to the table.
If you’re looking for an easy cauliflower recipe, an idea for a crispy vegetarian burger, or a healthy and quick main dish, this is for you.
Try it, and you’ll see the whole family will love it: a genuine and tasty alternative to classic meat burgers.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.32 lbs cauliflower
- 3.53 oz Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 5 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 3.53 oz scamorza cheese
- salt
- parsley
- oil
Tools
- 1 Potato Masher potato masher
- 1 Pot pots
- 1 Pan pans
Steps
Boil the cauliflower in salted water until it becomes soft, drain it well, and let it cool.
Mash the cauliflower with a fork until you get a coarse puree.
Add the grated Parmesan, a pinch of salt, diced scamorza, the egg, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Mix until you obtain a compact dough.
Shape the mixture into burgers with your hands, lightly coat them in breadcrumbs, and cook them in a pan with a little oil.
✨Tips
– You can enrich the mix with herbs such as basil or spices like turmeric or paprika.
– Serve them in a bun with lettuce and tomato for a gourmet vegetarian burger.
– They are also great as finger food for a healthy and tasty appetizer.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can they be baked in the oven?
Of course, bake them in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes, turning them halfway through.
