ULTIMATE VEGAN BURGER

Components:

• Beetroot Bun
• Vegan Beetroot Falafel Pattie (recipe below)
• Cashew Nut Cheese (recipe below)
• Vegan Herb Aioli (recipe below)
• Red Onion, thinly sliced
• Lettuce, whole leaves
• Tomato, thinly sliced

Herb Vegan Aioli Ingredients:

• 1kg Port Mahon Vegan Aioli
• 1 bunch Parsley
• 1 bunch Dill
• 1 bunch Mint
• 1 bunch Coriander
• 1 bunch Chives
• Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
• 5g Sea Salt

Beetroot Falafel Ingredients:

• 400g Can Chickpeas, drained
• 10g Ground Coriander
• 15g Ground Cumin
• 100g Chickpea Flour
• 10g Sea Salt
• 1 White Onion, chopped
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1 bunch Fresh Coriander,roughly chopped
• 2 Large Beetroots, finely grated
• Zest of 1 Lemon

Cashew Nut Cheese Ingredients:

• 3 cups Cashews, soaked
• 3 cups Carrots, peeled
• 6 tbs Nutritional Yeast Flakes
• 6 tbs Lime Juice
• 3 Cloves Garlic
• 4 tsp Salt
• ¾ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 ½ tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 450 ml Hot Water

To make the Vegan Herb Aioli:

1. Combine the herbs, lemon juice, and Port Mahon Vegan Aioli in a food processor.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Cover and set aside until ready to use.

To make the beetroot falafel pattie:

1. Blend chickpeas, ground coriander, cumin, chickpea flour, sea salt, onion, and garlic in a food processor until smooth.
2. Fold in grated beetroot, lemon zest, and chopped fresh coriander.
3. Form the mixture into patties (about 120 grams each) and fry until golden.

To make the cashew nut cheese:

1. Soak cashews overnight in water, or in boiling water for at least 1 hour.
2. Chop the carrots into chunks and boil until soft, then drain.
3. In a blender, combine all ingredients except the hot water. Blend on high, gradually adding hot water until you reach a thick, smooth consistency.
4. Adjust seasoning if needed.

How to Assemble:

1. Prepare the Bun: Start with the base of a lightly toasted beetroot bun.
2. Add Aioli: Spread the Vegan Herb Aioli evenly over the base.
3. Add Pattie: Place the beetroot falafel pattie on top.
4. Add Vegetables: Layer with sliced tomato and red onion.
5. Top with Lettuce: Place a whole leaf of lettuce on top of the vegetables.
6. Finish with Cashew Cheese: Spread Cashew Nut Cheese on the other half of the bun, then place it on top of the assembled burger.

Serve and enjoy!