Description
Irresistible, delicious, and easy, this oil-free Vegan Firecracker Burgers recipe is bringing the heat for an amazing dinner or picnic meal.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup cooked and refrigerated brown rice *
- ½ cup rolled oats *
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 Tablespoon tahini
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth *
- ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Glaze Ingredients:
- ¼ cup hot sauce *
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
Optional Other Ingredients:
- Toasted Burger Buns (or wraps)
- Shredded Lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Vegan Mayonnaise
- Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Place the cooked and refrigerated brown rice and oats into a food processor and process just until slightly broken up, about 10 seconds, do not pulverized them.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients and the Spice/Herb Mix to the food processor, pulse off and on until the all the ingredients are mixed well.
- Form a large ball, then divide into 4 patties. Pick up each ball with slightly dampened hands and form a smooth ball, then flatten into about a ¾ inch thick patty and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue until all the patties are made. (See notes on burger formation)
- Place in a preheated 350 F oven (center rack) and bake for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the Firecracker glaze by placing all the Glaze Ingredients into a small saucepan, whisk well to combine, then cook over medium heat until boiling. Then immediately reduce the heat. Cook for 4 minutes until hot, bubbling, and thick. Then remove from the stove, set aside.
- After the burgers have been in the oven 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place a tablespoon of the glaze over top of each burger. Spread it out to the edges, then flip it over. Then place another tablespoon of the glaze on top of the burger and spread the glaze out and allow to go down the edges, ensure the burger is completely coated, then place back in the oven for 15 minutes.
- After the 15 minutes has expired, remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes to set up before serving on your favorite toasted burger bun or wrap with shredded lettuce, vegan mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 4