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    Vegetarian Chorizo Burgers

    Published: Jan 8, 2021

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    These vegetarian chorizo burgers w/ Grilled Poblano & Cilantro Pesto are super flavourful - a rainbow of colours, textures, and flavours.

    Originally Posted October 7, 2016. Updated 1/8/2021

    A close up view of a fully decked out vegetarian chorizo burger. Aside from the patty, a slice of roasted poblano, slices of red onion, a white cheese, and avocados are seen. A deep green cilantro pesto tops it all off.

    My husband’s recent inability to handle eating pork or beef has certainly been a learning experience for both of us - new ingredients to work with, figuring out how to use them, how they differ from meat based counterparts, etc.

    Recently, I was in the mood for a chorizo burger.

    I had some fun ideas, and didn’t want him to feel left out. So... we came up with a vegetarian chorizo burgers recipe for him.

    I wasn’t able to actually try these - on account of my own dietary issues - but he was THRILLED with them. He loved the taste and texture, and even preferred it to the real thing.

    A close up view of a fully decked out vegetarian chorizo burger.  Aside from the patty, a slice of roasted poblano, slices of red onion, a white cheese, and avocados are seen.  A deep green cilantro pesto tops it all off.

    Vegetarian Chorizo Burger

    He especially loved all of the contrasts and complimentary flavours / textures in the overall burger.

    If you don’t have smoked serrano powder, you can skip it if you would like - it’s good for a little extra kick, but isn’t absolutely necessary!

    (Though, let’s be real, Smoked Serrano Powder is definitely one of my top 3 favourite spices to use, so you should totally get some if you don’t already have it!)

    Enjoy!

    A close up view of a fully decked out vegetarian chorizo burger. Aside from the patty, a slice of roasted poblano, slices of red onion, a white cheese, and avocados are seen. A deep green cilantro pesto tops it all off.

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    A close up view of a fully decked out vegetarian chorizo burger. Aside from the patty, a slice of roasted poblano, slices of red onion, a white cheese, and avocados are seen. A deep green cilantro pesto tops it all off.

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    A close up view of a fully decked out vegetarian chorizo burger. Aside from the patty, a slice of roasted poblano, slices of red onion, a white cheese, and avocados are seen. A deep green cilantro pesto tops it all off.

    A close up view of a fully decked out vegetarian chorizo burger. Aside from the patty, a slice of roasted poblano, slices of red onion, a white cheese, and avocados are seen. A deep green cilantro pesto tops it all off.
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    Vegetarian Chorizo Burgers with Grilled Poblano & Cilantro Pesto

    These are gorgeous and flavourful burgers - a rainbow of colours, textures, and flavours. You won't miss the meat!
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 Burgers
    Calories: 689kcal
    Author: Marie Porter

    Ingredients

    Cilantro Pesto

    • 3 cups Cilantro
    • 2 Garlic cloves Pressed or minced
    • 1 Green Onion
    • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
    • Salt and Pepper

    For Burger Patties

    • 14 oz Soy Chorizo We used “LightLife” brand
    • 14 oz Meatless Vegetarian Sausage We used “LightLife” brand
    • ½ Small Onion Grated
    • 2 Garlic cloves Pressed or minced
    • pinch Smoked Serrano Powder

    For Assembly

    • 2 Poblano Peppers
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 4 Hamburger Buns of choice
    • Queso Fresco Slices Optional
    • 1 Small Red Onion Thinly sliced
    • 1 Avocado Sliced

    Instructions

    For Cilantro Pesto

    • Combine cilantro, garlic, onion, olive oil, and lime juice in a small food processor, blitz until a sauce is formed. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover and chill until use.

    Burgers and Poblanos

    • Heat grill.
    • Crumble chorizo and sausage into a food processor, blitz until broken down and well combined. Squeeze excess moisture out of the grated onion, add onion to processor along with garlic and serrano powder. Blitz to combine.
    • Remove sausage mixture from food processor, divide into 4 equal sized balls. Form balls into patties – slightly bigger than your buns. Set aside.
    • Cut poblano peppers in half, lengthwise. Brush poblanos and burgers with olive oil, sprinkle poblanos with a little salt and pepper. Grill until burgers and peppers are seared and heated through.

    To Assemble

    • Stack a poblano slice, burger, cheese slice(s), onion, and avocado on each burger bun. Top with cilantro pesto, serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1974mg | Potassium: 839mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 28mg

    A close up view of a fully decked out vegetarian chorizo burger. Aside from the patty, a slice of roasted poblano, slices of red onion, a white cheese, and avocados are seen. A deep green cilantro pesto tops it all off.

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