Umami Sun-dried Tomato and Almond Burgers

 

In this delicious veggie burger recipe, you’ll use both tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, which not only highlights the versatility of tomatoes but also creates bursts of flavor. The umami depth comes from the sun-dried tomatoes, nuts, and tamari. They taste fantastic served as a traditional burger or bun-free.

Umami Sun-dried Tomato and Almond Burgers

Ingredients

 2 cups raw almonds

 1 ½ tbsp organic tomato paste

 ½ tsp dried rosemary (or 1 ½ teaspoons fresh)

 ¼ tsp salt (optional)

 1 small-medium garlic clove (cut in quarters)

 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

 1 tbsp organic tamari (reduced-sodium, or coconut aminos)

 ¾ cup green onion (+¼ cup as desired, sliced)

 ½ cup organic sun-dried tomatoes (pre-sliced, or chopped before adding to processor; see note)

 1 ½ cups quinoa (cooked and cooled, see Chef’s Notes)

Directions

1

In a food processor, add the almonds, tomato paste, rosemary, sea salt, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and tamari.

2

Puree until the nuts are very finely ground. Be sure to grind them fine enough so that the almonds release some oils and become a little sticky; that will help bind the burgers.

3

Then add the green onion and sun-dried tomatoes and pulse through until the mixture becomes dense and starts to hold together.

4

Add the quinoa and process/pulse through again until well incorporated.

5

Refrigerate for ½ hour (if you have time, optional, see note), as it helps make it easier to shape the patties.

6

After chilling, take out scoops of the mixture and form burgers in your hands. I scoop generously with an ice cream scoop, roughly ⅓–½ cup for each.

7

To cook, heat a non-toxic, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 5–7 minutes on the first side, and then another 4–5 minutes on the second side until golden brown (see note for oven baking). These patties hold their shape well, but if they are flipped a lot and overcooked they become more crumbly and dry.

8

Serve with the fixings of your choice.

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