All-American Burger

Give these healthy, tasty, plant-based All-American burgers a try. Not just for vegetarians, they’ll be popular with all your guests. Juicy, flavor-loaded, and satisfying, these burgers taste like a party!

Why You’ll Love This All-American Burger

• Healthier option: Beans are rich in protein and fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied. Additionally, they are a good source of various vitamins and minerals.
• Affordable: Beans are cost-effective, and making your own burger patties at home can save you money compared to buying pre-made patties.
• Versatile: You can add spices, herbs, and other flavorings to customize your burger to your liking.
• Delicious: Finally, an All-American Vegan Burger is a delicious option! When seasoned and cooked properly, vegan burger patties can be just as satisfying and flavorful as meat-based burgers. Plus, they offer a unique texture and flavor profile that can be a fun change of pace from traditional burgers.

Ingredients and Substitution Notes 

• Onion: If you don’t have onion, you can substitute with shallots.
• Garlic: If you don’t have fresh garlic, you can substitute with garlic powder.
• Olive oil: Any neutral-tasting oil, such as avocado or vegetable oil, can be used as a substitute.
• Cannellini beans: You can substitute with any white bean, such as Great Northern or navy beans.
• Bragg Liquid Aminos: Bragg is a brand of liquid amino acids that can be used as a substitute for soy sauce or tamari.
• Paprika: If you don’t have paprika, you can substitute with smoked paprika.
• Oregano and rosemary: You can use any dried or fresh herbs that you prefer, such as thyme, basil, or parsley.
• Crushed red pepper: This can be adjusted or omitted depending on your spice preference.
• Smoke powder: An optional ingredient that adds a smoky flavor to the burgers. If you don’t have smoke powder, you can omit it or use smoked paprika instead.
• Fennel: This adds a subtle licorice-like flavor to the burgers. If you don’t have ground fennel, you can omit it.
• Vital wheat gluten flour: This is the main ingredient that gives the burgers their chewy texture.
• Oat flour: This helps to bind the vegan burgers together.
• Nutritional yeast: This adds a cheesy, nutty flavor to the burgers.
• Dried mushrooms: These add a meaty, umami flavor to the burgers.
• Broth: The broth is used to cook the burgers in, which gives them a tender, juicy texture.

All-American Burger

Wet Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup cannellini beans
• 2 tablespoons Bragg Liquid Aminos
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, dried
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon smoke powder (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel, ground

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups vital wheat gluten flour
• 1/3 cup oat flour
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 3 tablespoons dried mushrooms, ground

Broth

• 8 cups water
• 1/4 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos (soy sauce)
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• Sprig (2-4 inch piece) of fresh rosemary (optional)
• Sprig (2-4 inch piece) of fresh oregano (optional)

Instructions

1. Sauté onion until soft; add garlic and cook for a minute.
2. In a blender, combine the wet ingredients, including the sautéed onion and garlic. Blend until smooth and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
4. Next, combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until it forms a dough. Knead dough for about 5 minutes.
5. Prepare broth and bring to a boil.
6. In the meantime, cut out burgers with a cutter.
7. Add one burger at a time to the broth. Let it boil for about 1 minute, stirring to make sure they do not stick to the bottom of the pan.
8. Lower heat to a simmer.
9. Simmer for about 45 min.
10. Let cool in broth.

Call to Action

During this summer time, while you enjoy burgers and activities outside with family and friends, remember to seek the Lord each day, as time with Him will refresh your soul and satisfy you even more than these delicious burgers.

“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near”

Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)

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