Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties

These vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly veggie burgers made with nuts, seeds, cauliflower, and broccoli are always a hit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 cup chopped broccoli
• 0.66666668653488 cup 1/2-inch butternut squash cubes
• 0.5 cup chopped cauliflower
• 0.5 cup raw walnuts
• 0.25 cup raw almonds
• 0.25 cup raw sunflower seed kernels

Recipe Instructions

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.