You won't be asking where's the beef when you make this vegan nut burger recipe! This is a super tasty burger that's easy to make. No need to hunt down special ingredients either, it's flavorful and delicious!
Even the meat eaters will enjoy this meal. If you love an impossible burger, then you'll love this recipe! Be sure to be generous with the Smashburger Sauce!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ a protein rich meal
✔️ easy to make!
✔️ super yummy meatless meal!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements for the vegan burgers, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- cashews, walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds
- carrots and garlic
- curry
- cumin
- cayenne
- salt
- black pepper
- a little olive oil for frying
- burger buns and toppings
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the nut burger recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Using a Vitamix Blender or your food processor, begin by chopped the nuts. It's best to do them in several separate batches because if you put too many in at once it will gum-up the machine. Pulse and process them into a fine powder. When complete, put them into a large bowl.
- Shredded the carrots and add them to the bowl along with all of the spices. Mix everything well and shape them into burger patties.
- Heat a large skillet - I prefer non stick or cast iron skillet over medium/medium-high heat and add about a tablespoon of coconut oil. When hot, add the burgers and fry until golden brown on side one - about 4-5 minutes. Flip and do the same for side two.
- Cook each meatless burger until it's browned.
Equipment
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- You'll need a high speed blender - Blendtec or a Vitamix Blender. A regular blender isn't strong enough to processes the nuts into powder.
FAQ's
Absolutely, just wrap the burger in lettuce instead of using a burger bun.
There is too much moisture in the burger. Fix it by adding an egg yolk, tomato paste or tahini to the nutmeat.
I found oven baking dries out the burgers and makes them crumble.
You can use a variety of nuts for this recipe.
Tips
- A regular blender isn't strong enough to processes the nuts into powder. The mixture will still tastes great, but it will be crumbly and won't stick together - use it for tacos instead.
- Don't over cook the burger, they will dry out and crumble.
- This burger is best pan fried, rather than on the grill.
If there is too much moisture the burger may be crumbly -
- If you are a vegetarian add an egg
- If you are vegan substitute the egg for a "vegan" egg = 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder + 3 tablespoons warm water. Mix this together an let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes a gelatin consistency - add this to the burger mixture.
- Add a couple tablespoons of tomato paste or tahini paste to the mixture.
- Using a burger mold will allow you to tightly compress the burgers and help them stick together.
- Add breadcrumbs, rolled oats or wheat germ to help absorb excess water. Add in small amounts and check consistency.
Variations
Top your burger with your favorite fixings! Add sliced tomato, avocado, catsup, mustard and if you'd like a vegetarian meal, add a slice of cheese and slather the buns with mayonnaise, yum!
The nut mixture makes a great nutty taco as well. Add a packet of taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water to the mixture and fry just as you would taco filling.
Use a tortilla wrap for your sandwich - yum!
Storage
Fried burgers will last in the refrigerator up to three days. Reheat on the stovetop in a fry pan.
I do not recommend freezing leftovers, the nut meat will dry out in the freezer and crumble.
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Serve with
- This easy to make Tomato Relish is the perfect condiment for all burgers!
- Homemade sweet pickles are perfect with the nut burger recipe. They are easy to make. No canning required!
- Top your burger with juicy mushrooms, slathered with Smashburger Sauce and a slice of cheese. My personal favorite!
- Every burger deserves a great homemade deviled egg potato salad, wouldn't you agree? Mom's recipe and it is so good!
- Sweet Potato Wedges - these are excellent, with a yummy spice rub and are so easy to make!
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Nut Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews unsalted
- 1 cup walnuts unsalted
- 1 cup sunflower seeds unsalted
- 1 cup almonds unsalted
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- ¼ teaspoon garlic
- 2 ½ teaspoon curry
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Burger fixins' buns, pickles, tomatoes, avocado, thinly sliced red onion, ketchup - whatever you enjoy on your burger!
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Instructions
- Using a Vitamix Blender or your food processor, begin by chopping the nuts. It's best to do them in several separate batches because if you put too many in at once it will gum-up the machine. Pulse and process them into a fine powder. When complete, put them into a large mixing bowl.
- Shredded the carrots and add them to the bowl along with all of the spices. Mix to combine.
- Shape them into burger patties.
- Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat and add about a tablespoon of oil.
- When hot, place patties in skillet. Fry until golden brown on side one - about 3-4 minutes. Flip and brown side two.
- When burgers are golden brown, remove from skillet and build your burgers!
Scott Davis
I used to eat at "Follow Your Heart" when I lived in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles and loved their "Nut Burger" so I am really excited to try this.
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, I hope you enjoy the burger. Thanks for visiting the blog Scott!
Kayla
Followed directions as is and turned out great!! So yummy!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, glad you enjoyed this Meatless Burger Kayla!!
Christie
What an interesting sounding burger! I have all those in nut meal form. That's to macaron. Going to try this because I have to see what it tastes like!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful - I hope you enjoy this burger!
Liza
Loving this recipe! My husband has high cholesterol and I've been looking for a treat to make for him! This is just the answer I was looking for! Thanks!!!!
Bowl Me Over
Big Beefy Beef-less burger - enjoy Liza!!
Bowl Me Over
I'm sorry you had a problem with the burger meat sticking together. I have a high powered mixer (Blendtec) that grinds things well and I've never had an issue. I've made this recipe several times. It's not to a "powdered consistency" but is a fine grind. Thanks for letting me know.
Mallory
These do look great and I was very excited - but what am I missing??? I followed the recipe as written (just cut it in half) and I have a crumbly mess in the bowl that will not hold into one single burger! I am going to have to add eggs to try to bind it together - which of course ruins the whole vegan thing. Any thoughts???
Bowl Me Over
I'm sorry you had this issue with the burger mixture, thank you for letting me know. Here's another idea (and I just updated the post also) if you have - substitute the egg for a “vegan” egg = 1 tablespoon flaxseed powder + 3 tablespoons warm water. Mix this together an let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes a gelatin consistency – add this to the burger mixture. If you have any tahini or tomato paste, either will help the mixture bind together. Additionally try using a burger mold so you can really compress the mixture together - that will help it bind/stick together. Again, I'm sorry you had that issues and I hope that helps.
Liz from Oz
Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.
I used sesame seeds instead of sunflower seeds, and added 2 lightly beaten eggs to bind the mixture.
Absolutely delicious and very filling.
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful! That sounds really yummy and gives me a great idea for the next veggie burger - thanks for sharing Liz!!
Bowl Me Over
Hey Kenna, I'm sorry you had an issue with these not sticking together. Add ketchup? I think that's a GREAt tip, thank you for sharing!!
Belinda
how many days do you think you could store this pattie mix in the fridge? Would it freeze well?
Bowl Me Over
I've kept it for three days in the fridge Belinda though I would think it would keep up to 5, but have not tried that. I did freeze it once and the taste was great, but it was crumbly as it had dried out so instead I tossed some taco seasoning with it and made tacos, which was totally delish!
Healing Tomato
Ok, this is now my new favorite recipe for veggie burgers! I would never have thought to put nuts in my recipe. You and Jessica are amazing.
Bowl Me Over
Jessica is the star here! It's so fun when we get that rare moment to spend time together!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
Wow, so cool! I've definitely had meatless burgers before but always with beans. This sounds so interesting! And talk about good fats and protein!
Bowl Me Over
So true Julie great proteins and such a yummy change-up to the ordinary burger. We loved it!!
Kristina
oh, the protein question! this is a thing - nobody cares about your protein until you tell them you are vegan.
I have made many a plant based burger over the years, but never one with JUST nuts as the protein - these look fantastic!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Kristina - Jessica's recipe is so delicious - I hope you give these a try!!
Platter Talk
I've been searching for such a meatless burger option; thanks for reading my appetite!!! Love this.
Bowl Me Over
Stop looking, you've found it! :D. Seriously though, I hope you give this a try, we really enjoyed this meal!
Patty Haxton Anderson
What you can achieve without meat is amazing to me. I'll bet these taste pretty darn good too.
Bowl Me Over
Yes they are Patty - so yummy! Thanks for stopping by, I sure appreciate hearing from you!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Every nut and seed, I love it!!! What a great power packed veggie burger!
Bowl Me Over
Power packed, filling and delicious! Thanks Rebecca!!
kate @veggie desserts
I love these nut burgers. I've recently gone vegan so I can TOTALLY appreciate your friend's quote. Great recipe.
Bowl Me Over
Yay for you Kate, that's awesome! It's interesting to hear what prompts a change and though not vegan or vegetarian I think it's important to pump up the veggies and be aware of what is the best fuel for your body.
justine @ Full Belly Sisters
These look so crispy and delicious!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Justine!!!
Adriana Martin
Oh my goodness loving the idea of using nuts for a nutty burger your recipe sounds totally delicious. I am not vegan but love veggies and fruits so this is definitely a dish that I would try and cook at home. Great pics too =)
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Adriana!! Loved the burgers and must say it was a treat to be behind the camera instead of stopping as I go to take pics, cooking with friends and family is a blast!!
Lois
We looked at these burgers and they look great. Will try making them very soon. Love new ideas.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Mom - we definitely need to get you that food processor we keep talking about!!