Description
These Raw Vegan Burgers are a nutritious and flavorful plant-based alternative to traditional burgers. Made from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh vegetables, seeds, and herbs, these patties are dehydrated to achieve a firm, meat-like texture without any cooking or baking, making them perfect for raw food enthusiasts or those seeking healthy, whole-food meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (soaked)
- 1 cup red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup carrots
- 1/8 cup fresh basil
- 1/8 cup fresh fennel
- 2 garlic cloves
Seeds & Spices
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp flax seed (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp cumin seed (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp paprika
Oils & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Soak the sun-dried tomatoes: Begin by soaking the sun-dried tomatoes in water for about 1 hour until they become soft and pliable.
- Grind flax seeds: Using a grinder or food processor, grind the flax seeds into a fine flour to help bind the burger mixture.
- Process ingredients: Combine the soaked tomatoes, red bell pepper, carrots, pumpkin seeds, garlic, fresh basil, fresh fennel, olive oil, ground flax seed, cumin seed, paprika, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture reaches a consistency similar to ground meat, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape patties: Form the mixture into approximately 6 evenly sized patties by hand.
- Dehydrate the burgers: Place the patties on dehydrator trays and dehydrate them for 1 hour at 165°F (74°C) to start the drying process, then continue dehydrating at 115°F (46°C) for about 3 hours or until the burgers are firm but still retain moisture, maintaining their texture.
Notes
- Soaking the sun-dried tomatoes softens them for easier blending and better texture.
- Grinding flax seeds fresh helps bind the patties naturally without eggs or gluten.
- Dehydrating at two different temperatures helps firm the burgers while preserving their raw status.
- These burgers can be served raw or lightly warmed if preferred, but avoid cooking above dehydrator temperatures to keep them raw vegan.
- Store any leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: Vegan, Raw
Keywords: raw vegan burgers, dehydrated burgers, plant-based patties, raw food recipe, vegan burger
