September 09, 2021
Vegan Smashburger
- 1 1/4 lb Impossible brand plant burger
- 1/2 tbsp Olive oil or Coconut oil
- 1/4 cup roasted garlic aoli
- Dill Pickle chips
- 1/2 tsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Go To blend
- pinch of smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cooking with Greens Pink Himalayan Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Cooking with Greens No salt onion Black pepper blend
- Plant based butter for brushing
- 4 vegan hamburger buns, split (Arnold, Wonder, Natures Own, Daves Killer Bread, etc)
- 4 slices vegan cheese of choice
- ketchup
- 8 thin slices tomato
- 4 thin slices red onion
- 4 lettuce leaves
- Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over medium heat for at least 10 minutes. Combine the No Salt Go To Blend, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon No Salt Onion Black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Loosely form the beef and olive oil or coconut oil into 4 balls; set aside. Working in batches, lightly brush the griddle with plant based butter and toast the buns cut-side down until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Brush the griddle with more plant based butter and add 1 ball of beef. Press firmly with 2 large crisscrossed metal spatulas for exactly 10 seconds, then gently remove the spatulas. Sprinkle the patties with some of the seasoning mixture and continue cooking, undisturbed, until well browned, 1 1/2to 2 minutes. (Start cooking another burger at this point.) Flip the patty, sprinkle with more of the seasoning mixture and top with 1 cheese slice. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted around the edges and the bottom of the burger is browned, about 1 more minute. Repeat with the remaining beef.
- Spread the garlic aoli mixture on the bun tops and add some ketchup. Serve the patties on the buns with the pickles, tomato, red onion and lettuce.
Roasted Garlic Aoli
- 1 1/2 whole heads roasted garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Cooking with Greens Go To blend, or more to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- chopped chives (optional)
- Using a fork, mash the roasted garlic cloves until a paste forms.
- In a medium size bowl, combine theremaining ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. You can garnish with chopped herbs and some cayenne pepper if desired!