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Spiced cauliflower burger

This spiced cauliflower burger is a yummy vegan version.  It’s easy to make, filling and delish. For the bun I used pretzel buns which are soft and salty, but feel free to use any vegan/healthy buns or gluten-free scones.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small cauliflower
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 tsp red vegan pesto
  • 4 burger buns
  • Salad leaves
  • For the glaze:
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt & pepper
  • Coriander leaves

Method
 

  1. Cut the cauliflower into 4 steaks. Cut the onion into wedges, then the red pepper into large chunks.
  2. In a bowl, mix the oil, paprika, ground cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  3. Brush the cauliflower steaks, pepper and onion pieces with this mixture then put them on a hot griddle pan or barbecue and grill until tender and lightly charred.
  4. Meanwhile, cut the buns in half and lightly toast or grill them.
  5. Spread some pesto on the bottom halves of the buns, then add some salad leaves, the cauliflower steak, pepper and onion pieces.
  6. Drizzle with some chilli sauce or mayo, scatter some fresh coriander leaves over it, then top with the other half of the bun and enjoy.