The Mighty Hemp Burger
Time to crank up the barbie and eat more hemp!
Buying and eating locally grown hemp products is one of the easiest and best ways to support the industry – second only to joining and supporting your state association – and you’ll find a full list of THA Members who can sell you beautiful Tassie-farmed seeds here.
Cannabis seeds are made up of over 30% protein; contain all the essential amino acids that the body needs but cannot make; are high in fibre, rich in essential fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) and minerals like potassium, phosphorus and magnesium with the bonus of having anti-inflammatory properties. It is for these reasons that hemp is known as a ‘superfood’, which means the seeds of the plant offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal calories, with the added bonus of being a very environmentally sustainable crop.
If you’re not too sure how to best incorporate hemp in your diet, check out this yummy recipe from Hemp Foods Australia, one of our valuable Corporate Members. Who doesn’t love a yummy burger?
Servings: 8 Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients:
Hemp Crusted Tofu Patty
Patty:
500 g organic extra firm tofu (pressed between two tea towels to remove any excess water)
Buttermilk Wash:
250 ml coconut milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
Flour:
65 g almond four
45 g coconut flour
25 g golden flax meal
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
Crumb:
55 g activated walnuts
55 g activated sunflower seeds
20 g pine nuts
20 g hemp seeds
Kaleslaw:
½ cup carrot grated
½ cup red cabbage shredded
1 cup kale stemmed and shredded
1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
1 tbsp hemp oil
1 tsp mustard
Sriracha Mayo:
8 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
Other Burger Bits:
2 large tomatoes sliced
8 small cos lettuce leaves washed and dried
8 gluten-free burger buns
Method:
1. Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Slice tofu into 8 uniform patties.
3. Coat all pieces in the Flour mixture, then dip in the Buttermilk mixture and finally coat with the Crumb mixture.
4. Place in a single layer on your pre-lined baking tray and bake for 45 minutes or until golden.
5. Flip patties over after about 30 minutes to get a golden crust on each side.
6. While your patty is baking, mix all ingredients for the kaleslaw together in a medium bowl and set aside.
7. Once your patties are done, allow them to cool at room temperature until safe to touch.
8. To assemble your burger, place 1 tbsp of sriracha mayo onto your bottom burger bun. Top with a cos lettuce leaf, slice tomato, tofu patty, kaleslaw and finish with the top half of the burger bun.
Enjoy!
