Recipe Directions
- 1. Add all dry ingredients (except hemp hearts and chopped veggies) to your food processor. Process until well mixed and almost flour-like. Transfer into a large bowl.
- 2. Add remaining ingredients (hemp hearts and chopped veggies) to mixture in large bowl. Stir with a spoon until thoroughly combined.
- 3. Add water and lemon juice. Stiragain.
- 4. Line dehydrator trays with parchment paper.
- 5. Form patties with your hands, similar to burger patties—approximately ½ to ¾ of an inch thick. Place on trays. Patties should fill approx. onetray. Patties should not touch one another.
- 6. Dehydrate on high for 1.5 hours. Reduce heat and dehydrate for another 5 hours. Once burger patties are holding together and firming up nicely, remove parchment paper and continue dehydrating until they reach desired veggie burger consistency.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Wondering how can you have a raw veggie burger without meat or bread, etc? Just get raw-creative!
First, the patty. Raw veggie burger patties are usually made from a savory concoction of vegetables and a binding agent (like flax seed, for example). The mixture is molded into patties and dehydrated in a dehydrator, which results in a delicious, hearty patty. When preparing your patties, be mentally prepared that they will be a lot smaller after dehydration as much of the moisture is removed during the dehydration process.
The bun? You can either make a bread or cracker by dehydrating them, or do what I do. Wrap the patty in a crisp leaf or romaine lettuce and you're good to go. :)
The condiments? Try this nut-based raw mayonnaise recipe or raw ketchup!
Although this specific recipe has a lot of ingredients, it's actually quick to prepare since it's pretty much "throw and go." I love the flavor of this recipe. I really don't like the raw carrot/almond veggie burger recipe that seems to be everywhere nowadays. In contrast, this recipe is nice and moist. It doesn't taste like "meat" but it is a very nice, fresh, flavorful veggie burger patty. Give it a try - it's easier than it looks.
If you don't have a dehydrator, you can cook these in an oven at above-raw temperatures. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Cook at 350 for 15 minutes. Flip and cook for another 20 minutes. Let cool.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, and Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Sodium.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, and Iron.
Amounts per 45 g (2 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 | 8 % |
| Protein | 7 g | 13 % |
| Fat | 16 g | 20 % |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 11 % |
| Sugars | 0.69 g | |
| Iron | 2 mg | 15 % |
| Sodium | 301 mg | 13 % |
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The Rawtarian
Aug 05, 2013
Hi Mavypoo! Yikes, do steer clear of them then! Nope, in this recipe there is no substitution. However, I do have other veggie burger recipes that do not include hempseeds so best to make one of them :)
Christi
Oct 31, 2013
How about sesame seeds in place of hemp seeds? I made this burger tonight and love it. My" bun" was an iceburg lettuce leaf. Inside I layered:
The burger, ranch dressing, pickles, sliced tomatoe, cole slaw, grainy mustard YUM! The leaf wrapped around the top. On the side, I had jicama fries. Wow was it good!
I made 6 medium patties half Inch thick. I barely filled one tray.
The Rawtarian
Oct 31, 2013
Yummmmmy! For the fries, did you just slice em up and dehydrate? Did you spread oil before you dehydrated? I don't use jicama much, but I should try it. Especially for fries!!
Christi
Oct 31, 2013
Jicama fries
1 Jicama
1 Tb Olive oil
1/2 t. Sea salt
1 T.Paprika
1/2 t. Garlic Powder
Pinch chili powder if you like it spicy
Peel and slice jicama into French fry slices.Place in a bowl and add all ingredients, mixing well to coat. Eat as is, or dehydrate for 1 hour at 110 to make them warm. Can serve with raw ketchup but I like them as is.
The Rawtarian
Oct 31, 2013
Thank you!! Christi, you rock. xox
Janet
Jul 23, 2013
Carmicja's Review
Raw veggie burger recipe
This recipe is delicious. I love having a stack of these for a quick lunch, dinner or even breakfast. I ate one plain for breakfast with a smoothie and I was out the door in no time. I did not have celery on hand when I made this so I subbed scallions and they were still tasty. I'm sure the proper recipe is even better. I was happy to see the variations that Cid had posted. Shows that you can basically do whatever you like. I'm finding that's why raw eating is so great, it's hard to make a big mistake with any recipe and often you just don't really need one. Still I love the rawtarian's guidance!
The Rawtarian
Aug 05, 2013
Hi Janet. I totally agree with what you wrote about the variations. One of the things I try to do is provide simple bases that taste well on their own, but that can also be dolled up with extra variations when time/inspiration hits. Stacks of these are perfect for lunch, right? xox
kellefitz
Jul 11, 2013
I am excited to try this recipe. The whole raw adventure is new to me but very intriguing! :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Hi Kelle! If you do make it I'd love to know what you think :)
Annie
Jul 02, 2013
Can you store these and eat the next day? In the fridge? Thanks
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The Rawtarian
Jul 09, 2013
Hi Annie, yes, these store well in the fridge for a day or two - let them breathe a bit so they don't get moist in the fridge. Dehydrate for 30 mins - 1 hour before eating after refrigerating to take the chill off
sgbraw
Jun 09, 2015
If you are going to freeze them, do you fully dehydrate them first? Then I guess you defrost them overnight for the next day and dehydrate 30 - 1 hour before eating?
The Rawtarian
Jun 11, 2015
Yes, fully dehydrate first. defrost in fridge overnight then dehydrate again for a bit (to get rid of any excess moisture and maybe even warm up a bit)… so pretty much exactly what you said! :)
Jesse
May 20, 2013
Hey brooks, last time I was in Istanbul there was plenty of access to hemp seed, in fact, a common sweet was sugar coated hemp seed. Maybe ask at the sweet stalls at the food markets.
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Rollo
May 02, 2013
RAWSOME!!!!! What can be said about this burger that hasn't already been said, Well Done Laura-Jane coming up with this Masterpiece of Uncookery, We can buy Hemp Hearts but we're not allowed to eat them here in Oz & New Zealand, Crazy Stuff huh!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
Hi Rollo, Strange that they allow you to buy but not eat! What do they think you would do with them??
PS: "Mastery of Uncookery" - :) :)
Brooks
Apr 09, 2013
I live in Istanbul, Turkey and so have no access to hemp anything- hearts, seeds, etc. what do you suggest as a substitute?
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
Hi Brooks, hmm that's a tough one. The hempseed hearts are pretty integral to this recipe. I would suggest trying another recipe instead.
(Sometimes substituting is not a good idea because a recipe just isn't the same.) I am going to email you one of my TRK members-only raw veggie burger recipes instead :)
stephdara
Mar 31, 2013
How many patties does this make?
The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2013
Hi Stephdara, Great question, and I am annoyed at myself for not having writing the number of patties when originally posting! I am going by memory here, but I am thinking that it might make 8 patties or so. I like to eat two patties per meal, because they do shrink in size once dehydrated.
cammile
Mar 28, 2013
will the hemp seeds give you a negative drug test . i work at a place that give random drug tests so just curious
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K
May 27, 2015
K's Review
Raw veggie burger recipe
No, you should NOT eat hemp in any form, it can influence your drug test :(.
stephdara
Mar 27, 2013
How many patties does this make?
Thanks!
Stephanie
The Rawtarian
Mar 30, 2013
Hi Stephdara, Great question, and I am annoyed at myself for not having writing the number of patties when originally posting! I am going by memory here, but I am thinking that it might make 8 patties or so. I like to eat two patties per meal, because they do shrink in size once dehydrated.
stephdara
Mar 31, 2013
Thanks! I love your recipes.
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