Northstar Cafe Veggie Burger Recipe
While I was in Columbus, I got to go to Northstar Cafe, which is probably my favorite restaurant in the world. They have lots of vegetarian/vegan options, and everything is natural and organic. YUM! The Northstar Cafe veggie burger is literally my favorite veggie burger in the whole wide world and I have eaten a lot of veggie burgers!
I can’t even TELL you how amazing this veggie burger is. I was raving about it to my friend Krista and she was sweet enough to send me a similar recipe for a Northstar Cafe Style Veggie Burger!
The Northstar Cafe Veggie Burger Recipe
PrintNorthstar Cafe Veggie Burger Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Try this copycat recipe for the Northstar Cafe Veggie Burger!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons hickory barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 15oz can black beans
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon oat bran
- 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped canned beets
- 1 teaspoon beet juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 egg white, add more if needed (to bind)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Stir together barbecue sauce and molasses. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash beans.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of the barbecue mixture (reserving remaining for brushing) and remaining ingredients — rice through egg white.
- Form into four 6 oz patties.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium.
- Grill burgers for 2 minutes on one side.
- Turn and brush with remaining barbecue/molasses mixture. Top with Monterey Jack and grill for another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions and mustard on a bun which has been grilled in butter.
I literally insist on going to Northstar Cafe every single time I’m back in Columbus. They have a few locations around town and I just can’t resist their veggie burger! If you can’t make it to Columbus, at least you can try something similar!
Now that I’m in Virginia, I’m glad I have this recipe so I can make the Northstar Cafe Veggie Burger at home!
Have you guys ever used beets in a veggie burger? I’m thinking that might be the “secret” ingredient. Do you have any “special ingredient” suggestions? Wish me luck!
Is this the real north star recipe?? I just ate there today! Obsessed.
I’m not sure if it’s technically the “real” one but my friend gave it to me and I think it’s pretty close!
I’ve heard rave reviews about their veggie burgers too. I have seen a similar recipe (and tried it) and it used actual beets. Very interesting.
I LOVE Beets!!!! You should definitely try it!
Wow that veggie burger sounds amazing girl!! I am not a “beet” girl but I bet its good!
That veggie burger does look awesome! Yum! Can’t wait to try your recipe!
actually i HAVE used beets in a veggie burger before 🙂 it didn’t quite turn out how i wanted it, but i can always try again.
i love beets 🙂
I LOVE a good veggie burger. When a restaurant has their own blended concoction for one, I get weak in the knees and consider it an all time winner. Sounds like molasses would be an excellent edition! <3 Looks like you also had a fab. thanksgiving! LOVin' the tofurkey!! xoxox.
Mmm beets in a veggie burger sounds tasty! I have a recent love of roasted beets..I’m sure those would taste good on top the burger too!
That sounds sooooo good! I love when restaurants make their own veggie burgers instead of serving Morningstar or Boca!
I totally agree! I get so disappointed when it’s just a defrosted boca burger 🙁
Ooh I like that this veggie burger is packed with all types of goodies. I don’t usually eat beets but I’m game to try this out.
The only thing I might add are thin avocado slices on top when it’s done. Yum.