Hemp Burgers
Looking for a great way to add some important nutrients to your diet? Hemp protein is a complete vegetarian protein. Hemp Hearts are made by removing the hard outer shell of the hemp seed and packaging the most nutritious part of the seed, the inner kernel. They are a great source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 EFAs, Super Fatty Acids, and Essential Amino Acids. A great protein source for vegans! I got to try some hemp hearts and I was very impressed. They are extremely nutritious, and the taste is great. I was expecting them to be crunchy for some reason, but they arent. I loved their nutty flavor! I came up with this recipe for hemp burgers, and they turned out amazing. I will definitely make some more! These are fairly soft burgers, so theyll do best in a wrap or by themselves without a bun.
Looking for a great way to add some important nutrients to your diet? Hemp protein is a complete vegetarian protein. Hemp Hearts are made by removing the hard outer shell of the hemp seed and packaging the most nutritious part of the seed, the inner kernel. They are a great source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 EFAs, Super Fatty Acids, and Essential Amino Acids. A great protein source for vegans! I got to try some hemp hearts and I was very impressed. They are extremely nutritious, and the taste is great. I was expecting them to be crunchy for some reason, but they arent. I loved their nutty flavor! I came up with this recipe for hemp burgers, and they turned out amazing. I will definitely make some more! These are fairly soft burgers, so theyll do best in a wrap or by themselves without a bun.
- Carbohydrate 102.39594322619 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 3.484 g
- Fiber 5.09498876277856 g
- Protein 10.4249886452381 g
- Saturated Fat 0.6968 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (187g)
- Sodium 12.003885544 mg
- Sugar 97.3009544634119 g
- Trans Fat 0.2782 g
- Calories 488 calories
Step-by-step
- Sauté the pepper stir fry in about 1 T EVOO until all of the veggies are soft.
- Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend well.
- Transfer ingredients to a bowl and refrigerate at least one hour.
- Cook at 325 for 15 minutes per side.
Swapping the specified brown rice for cooked quinoa significantly alters the structural integrity of the patties, yielding a denser crumb that holds together with less mechanical breakdown in the food processor. Plant-based patties lacking gluten or traditional animal proteins rely entirely on starches and temperature manipulation for cohesion. Soft vegetable and grain mixtures require adequate cooling time before shaping to allow starches to set fully.
Structural Integrity and Make-Ahead Holding
Refrigerating the blended mixture for at least one hour allows the starches in the rice and the proteins in the hemp hearts to hydrate and firm up. Uncooked formed patties can be stored on parchment-lined trays in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours or frozen individually for longer storage. Freezing works best when the patties are individually wrapped in plastic film and placed in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn. Thaw frozen patties overnight in the refrigerator before applying heat to ensure even internal warming.Thermal Management and Doneness Evaluation
Operating the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit provides a gentle, even heat that dries the exterior without scorching the vegetable purees. Determining doneness without a thermometer requires observing physical cues rather than internal temperatures. Watch for edges that pull away slightly from the pan or parchment and a dry, set surface that resists indentation when pressed gently with a spatula. Excess moisture in the frozen vegetable blend dictates the final baking duration; extend the oven time by five minutes per side if the mixture feels excessively tacky during shaping.
