Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties
These veggie-nut patties combine butternut squash, cauliflower, broccoli, walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds for a hearty plant-based burger with earthy nuttiness and gentle cumin warmth. Vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly, they make a satisfying choice for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 41 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the butternut squash cubes, cover, and steam until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the squash to a bowl, mash, and reserve.
- 2
Place the steamer insert back into the saucepan and refill with water to reach just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
- 3
Process the walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds together in a blender or food processor until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the broccoli and cauliflower, and blend until finely chopped and incorporated.
- 4
Blend the reserved mashed squash, salt, cumin, and black pepper into the nut mixture until well mixed. If the mixture is too thick to process, transfer it to a bowl and mix by hand.
- 5
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
- 6
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the hot oil until browned and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
- Calories 279.34 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.54 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 11.28 g 4%
- Total Fat 24.31 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 2.19 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 86.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.93 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 2.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 397.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 155.21 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 29.33 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
About This Recipe
Cheryl's Veggie Nut Patties is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Pepper, Broccoli, and Butternut Squash. Each serving provides about 279.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Black Pepper, Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Cauliflower. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties healthy?
- Cheryl's Veggie-Nut Patties has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 279.34 calories and 9.54 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.19 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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