½ cup hemp hearts (hemp seeds)
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup walnuts or pecans
¼ cup ground flax seeds
¾ cup finely chopped veggies (combination of celery, onion, fresh parsley, and/or red pepper - some of each is best, but ratio doesn't matter)
2 tablespoons ground chia seeds
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
2 teaspoons dried dill (optional)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
Directions
1. Add all ingredients (except hemp hearts and chopped veggies) to your food processor. Process until well mixed. Transfer into a large bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients (hemp hearts and chopped veggies) to mixture in large bowl. Mix with a spoon until thoroughly combined.
3. Line dehydrator trays with parchment paper.
4. Form patties with your hands, similar to burger patties—approximately ½ to ¾ of an inch thick. Place on trays. Patties should fill approx. two trays. Patties should not touch one another.
5. 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
Raw veggie burger recipe? 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.
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Raymond Imperato
Sep 19, 2010
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I have been on your site for half an hour and still can't figure out how to open one of your recipes
Ray
David
May 18, 2012
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They have not added the ingredients yet. Look at the yellow ingredient list to the right of the description.
Nicole
Sep 23, 2010
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Raymond - click on the title of the recipe. I had this problem at first too :)
Heather
Oct 05, 2010
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Oh...my...gawd. You are doing an invaluable service to newbie raw foodists such as myself by providing enough "past life" dish replacements to ensure that we never feel in want or deprived when we think of all the processed, restaurant-style food we used to eat and thus never fall off the raw food wagon. THANK YOU!!!
The Rawtarian
Oct 06, 2010
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Lol, my pleasure Heather! It is a passion of mine to share this stuff and to let people know that healthy can still be delicious and very exciting.
Rebecca
Sep 04, 2012
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Why don't your burgers use beans? I've looked through some other recipes of yours and haven't come across any beans... is this not raw? They have so much fiber... and they're filling. It seems like it would be a staple to the diet
The Rawtarian
Sep 07, 2012
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Beans are generally not considered raw - some beans (garbanzo, black) can be toxic when soaked and not heated
Kathy
Sep 12, 2012
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Can you please give me more info - or site references - on the statement that some beans are even toxic if not heated - ie: garbanzo and black. I've made a raw hummus out of soaked garbanzo beans that is delish but will be hesitant to make until I know more about the claim of toxicity. Thanks!
Bennett McClellan
Feb 16, 2013
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Greetings, Rawtarian,
Love your recipes. However, your point about beans is factually incorrect. You can certainly sprout most pluses - garbonzos included - without toxic effect. There is some debate about kidney beans. However, blackeye peas, garbonzos, lentils, mung, white beans can all be soaked, spouted and used in raw recipes. You can safely include beans as veggies for burgers and as the base for spreads. Chef B.
The Rawtarian
Feb 17, 2013
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Hi Bennett, I have always read that there are definitely some serious concerns about eating raw beans - even when soaked or sprouted - therefore I have always avoided eating raw black beans, kidney beans etc. I would need to do more research on this to state otherwise. It is very clear that red kidney beans are definitely toxic unless cooked though.
Have you personally sprouted a large number black beans, for example, and eaten them in large quantities (as the main part of a meal?)? (I have read accounts of people getting very ill as a result - vomiting, etc.)
I appreciate you weighing in on the topic.
I do agree that sprounted lentils and mung beans are lovely!
K
Mar 01, 2011
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Is there an actual recipe? I've been clicking around but I can't seem to find what ingredients I need and how much.
The Rawtarian
Sep 13, 2012
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Yes, the display problem has now been fixed for this recipe :)
jess
Mar 10, 2011
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Once these are dehydrated, how long do they last. How would you store them. Thanks
The Rawtarian
Mar 10, 2011
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Two options:
1. Do not dehydrate them completely. In other words, there is some moisture left. (This is the preferred option because they taste better this way.) Store these in the fridge (or freezer I guess). They won't last very long.
2. Dehydrate so that there is NO moisture left - completely dry! Store them in a jar or a ziploc. Can store for a couple of months if there is NO moisture left. (Good test - squeeze and they shouldn't move an inch.)
The Rawtarian
Mar 10, 2011
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In option #2 you can keep in a pantry. No need to refrigerate.
Casey
Jun 16, 2011
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I make my raw burgers with the aforementioned veggies but I add mushrooms too. I think they give them more of a meaty consistency. I dry them most of the way and store them in the fridge in a ziplock with some paper towels to absorb excess moisture. They last a while for me.
These also make great burrito filling too. :)
Denise
Nov 09, 2011
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I just came across this recipe as I have been trying to make veggie burgers with flax seed and I am trying to cut down on grains and beans at the moment. I have tried them with ground flax seeds and whole flax seeds and both times they have come out tasty but quite gelatinous!!! I don´t have a dehydrator, would this take the gelatinous consistency out? Thank u
The Rawtarian
Nov 11, 2011
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Heehee, yes, get a dehydrator if you can afford it. You'll find a world of difference : ) Dehydrating opens up a whole new world of options for raw food.
The Rawtarian
Sep 13, 2012
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In other words, you MUST HAVE A DEHYDRATOR TO MAKE THIS RECIPE!
:)
Cid
Dec 25, 2011
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Here's a raw veggie burger recipe. You could substitute flax seeds for the sesame seeds if you want.
Veggie Burgers
1 large red onion
1 large bell pepper
3 carrots
1 small head cauliflower
1 lg. stalk broccoli
1 C almonds, soaked 12-24 hours
1 C sunflower seeds, soaked 5-6 hours
1/4 C sesame seeds, soaked 5-6 hours
5 cloves garlic
2 T Braggs or to taste
1 t cumin
2 T dried Cilantro or 1-2 C fresh
(can add mushrooms too if you like)
Blend all of the above ingredients and seasonings in a champion juicer with solid plate, or a food processor. This blended food is your patty mixture. Form and put 1/2" thick patties on a teflex sheet and place trays in dehydrator. Dehydrate at 105 degrees for 8-12 hours or until desired texture is obtained. Flip your burgers after 4 hours and remove teflex sheets, continue to dehydrate for 4-5 hours or until desired moisture is obtained.
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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Sounds deelish Cid
Charlien Johnson
Jan 23, 2012
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When I remove my teflex sheets for the veggie burgers, do I put them directly on the plastic tray? My plastic trays have big diagonal holes that are too big for the burgers.....
Thankyou!
The Rawtarian
Jan 24, 2012
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Yes - put them directly on the train but DON'T DO IT UNTIL THEY ARE QUITE DRY ALREADY (otherwise you will get your trays dirty)
Maurizio
Jan 09, 2012
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Thank you so much for posting these wonderful recipes! I was wondering if you can post the ingredients of your veggie burger as a response to this comment? I am going to purchase my first dehydrator this month and am eager to make them. Thanks again!
valerie
Feb 29, 2012
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What are the ingredients??
The Rawtarian
Mar 01, 2012
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Ugh, I know, I need to post this!! I am working on it.. I have a good veg burger recipe with hemp seeds I should post.. Soon, soon!
Rhonda
Mar 18, 2012
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Please post!
DesertSky
Apr 19, 2012
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I would love to know the ingredients too! I have a potluck this weekend, though I am sure to have many more as the summer unfolds... For now I am gonna use your raw ketchup with jicama fries.
texas red
Apr 23, 2012
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I've started my raw lifestyle a few days ago and thus far I have used two of your recipes, the alfredo sauce for my my kelp noodles and the brownie recipe, and both were fantastic.
thanks
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2012
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Glad to have you here Texas Red :)
Eyelene
May 30, 2012
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Why haven't you posted the ingredients for this receipe?
I noticed you said you would do so back in February.
The Rawtarian
Jun 01, 2012
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Hi Eyelene, sorry about that. It is a lot of work keeping up with this site.
The Rawtarian
Jun 01, 2012
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PS: I just posted the recipe above
Katie
Jun 03, 2012
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I'm not sure what you mean by dehydrate on high then lower the heat and dehydrate longer. What temp do you mean by high?
Sara
Jun 07, 2012
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Im also unsure what this dehydrate means? Do we need some kind of equipment?
The Rawtarian
Jun 08, 2012
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Yes! You need a dehydrator! http://www.therawtarian.com/recommended-raw-food-appliances-and-specialt...
Cara
Jun 17, 2012
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So these were the first thing I set out to make yesterday. I ended up making a few adjustments to your recipe as I seem to be incapable of following a recipe exactly!
Pecans are super expensive so I just used walnuts but also added some walnut flour that I had left over from making some nut milk the other day.
I added extra garlic, a mixture of small red onions/shallots and white onion, red pepper, no parsley but coriander instead and a Thai celery that tastes slightly different and the stalk is much thinner. There was probably about a cup's worth of all these veggies.
I added only 1/4 teaspoon of salt as a whole one seemed like a lot to me and as I didn't have dried dill at home I did 1/2 teaspoon on onion powder, 1/2 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp chilli flakes. I did add the nutritional yeast.
I thought they turned out really nice. When they first came out of the dehydrator they were more crispy than today after having been in the fridge. I actually preferred them today. They dehydrated surprising quickly but next time I would make them more towards 3/4 inch thick.
I made a tomato sauce to go with them night which worked really well and served them with a nice green salad. Oh what a great weekend I've had! I can't wait for your next new recipe!
I'm sure you can tell I'm enjoying your website! Thank you again!
Margaret
Jun 23, 2012
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Affordable dehydrator: Nesco has great ones for around $60. I have the round version but you can get a square one too. Small and simple to use and really geTs the job done. Available on amazon.com.
Ximena
Jul 05, 2012
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I just made these burgers and they are beyond delicious!!! Thanks for the recipe!
The Rawtarian
Sep 13, 2012
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So glad that you liked these burgers Ximena :)
Lizzy
Jul 19, 2012
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Hi!...looking for dinner idea for tomorrow...quick question...are the seeds and nuts soaked first and then you proceed with the recipe or just dry?
Many thanks for your uncooking inspiration:D
The Rawtarian
Sep 13, 2012
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These nuts do not need to be soaked.
Crystal
Sep 11, 2012
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At what temperature is high on your dehydrator for the first step? What temperature did you reduce the dehydrator to for the remaining time?
Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Sep 13, 2012
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When dehydrating raw food it is important to keep the enzymes alive by dehydrating at 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.6 degrees Celsius) or lower.
However, I recommend turning your dehydrator on “high” (140 or so) for about 1.5 hours when first putting food in the dehydrator, and then decreasing the temperature to 105 degrees after 1.5 hours or so. I suggest this because the initial warmer temperature will help to take away a lot of the moisture at first, and the thinking is that it takes a while for your dehydrator to climb up to “high” and it also takes quite a while for the food to actually get to the temperature that the dehydrator air is at.
Claudia
Oct 06, 2012
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Just made your veggie burgers and they taste divine! Thank you so much. Can you recommend a substitute for hemp hearts/hemp seeds, please? They don't have them where I live. Also, my batch filled one tray, and not two, so wondering it was because I was missing the hemp seeds.
The Rawtarian
Oct 08, 2012
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In my opinion, the hemp seeds are very integral to this recipe. No easy substition comes to mind.
Sarah
Oct 09, 2012
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Hi there,
Can I use whole chia seeds instead of ground? If so, do I use the same amount? I'm hoping to prepare them tonight.
Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Oct 11, 2012
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It would be better to use ground, but whole will be fine
Otillie
Jan 01, 2013
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Just made these in our new dehydrator. Quite yummy! We had raw cashew mayo, lettuce and sliced tomato with them. Will try again with different seasonings each time.
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
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Hi Otillie, great to hear from you :) Sounds deelish!
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