Description

These Tempeh Veggie Burgers are a flavorful and nutritious plant-based option perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Made with steamed tempeh, sautéed veggies, and a blend of spices and nutritional yeast, these burgers are packed with protein and texture. Grilled to perfection and served on buns with your favorite toppings, they make a delicious and wholesome alternative to traditional burgers.

Ingredients

Tempeh Mixture

1 8 oz package Garden Veggie Lightlife tempeh
½ Tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
¼ cup grated carrots
2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 Tablespoons oat flour
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon tamari
1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika

Cooking & Serving

Nonstick cooking spray
Buns and toppings of your choice (e.g., spicy mustard, onions, lettuce, ketchup)

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Instructions

Steam the Tempeh: Cut the block of tempeh into 4-6 pieces and place them in a pot with a steamer basket and water. Steam for 7-10 minutes until tender, then remove and let cool.
Sauté the Vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add ½ Tablespoon olive oil. Once warm, add the chopped yellow onion and grated carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until onions are soft and translucent. Let the mixture cool.
Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the cooled onion and carrot mixture along with the steamed tempeh, nutritional yeast, oat flour, ground flaxseed, balsamic vinegar, tamari, coconut sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika.
Process Mixture: Pulse the ingredients until chopped and combined, ensuring the mixture retains some texture and is not overly processed.
Chill the Mixture: Transfer the tempeh mixture to a large bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to firm up.
Form Patties and Grill: After chilling, shape the mixture into 2-3 patties. Preheat the grill to medium heat, spray the grill grate with nonstick cooking spray, and cook the patties for about 6-7 minutes total, turning once until browned on both sides.
Assemble and Serve: Place the grilled patties on buns and add your preferred toppings and condiments such as spicy mustard, onions, lettuce, and ketchup. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Chilling the patties helps them hold together better when grilling.
Feel free to customize the spice levels by adjusting chili powder and paprika.
Use gluten-free buns or leafy greens for a gluten-free option.
The burgers can also be cooked in a skillet if a grill is not available.
Leftover patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.