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Hemp seed veggies burgers

Hemp Seed Veggie Burgers

These Hemp & Seed Veggie Burgers will be protein-packed, flavorful, and hold together perfectly, no eggs or breadcrumbs needed! Here’s your optimized recipe with chef tips for the best texture and cooking method.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g shelled hemp seeds
  • 100 g pumpkin seeds
  • 50 g sunflower seeds
  • 175 g sweet potato about one small, cooked & mashed
  • 50 g creamed coconut or sub with 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • A twist of black pepper
  • ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water if mixture needs binding (Optional)

Method
 

Toast & Process Seeds
  1. Dry-toast pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat (3 mins). Let cool.
  2. Pulse all seeds in a food processor until coarsely ground (not powdered).
Mix Dough
  1. In a large bowl, combine: Processed seeds, Mashed sweet potato, Melted creamed coconut and all spices. If the mixture feels crumbly, stir in the flax "egg" (let sit 5 mins first).
Shape & Chill
  1. Divide mixture into 4. Shape into 1cm-thick patties. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
Cook
  1. Stovetop:
  2. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 4–5 mins per side.
  3. Oven:
  4. Bake at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 20 mins, flipping halfway.
  5. Air Fryer:
  6. Air fry at 180°C for 12 mins, no oil needed.