Smashed Broccoli Burgers
An easy way to make broccoli burgers! Instead of making a patty, we smash and roast our broccoli florets and shape them into a bun with cheese. It's messy, drippy, delicious, and a perfectly easy way to make a homemade vegetarian burger night happen. Easily made vegan with a nondairy cheese.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 small head broccoli
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ cup grated cheese
- 2 burger buns
- toppings of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F.
- Prepare the broccoli. Cut the florets off and arrange on a baking tray. Brush with oil. Place the broccoli in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove the broccoli from the oven. It will be a little softer and starting to brown. Use a potato masher to smash down and flatten the florets as best you can.
- Flip the florets over, sprinkle the garlic over them and add another spritz or drizzle of olive oil.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the broccoli is super crispy and charred around the edges.
- Gather the florets together into two round piles. Have the largest at the bottom, then slot the smaller ones on top.
- Cover with cheese and place back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Use a spatula to remove the burgers and place into a bun.
- Add toppings and serve!
Notes
The nutritional information excludes toppings - it's just for the broccoli, cheese and bun.
Calories: 397kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 751mg, Potassium: 1077mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 2111IU, Vitamin C: 273mg, Calcium: 434mg, Iron: 4mg