A healthy, easy, vegan burger that's as fun to make as it is to eat.
This happened in my kitchen a few weekends ago. I’ve been waiting for the right time to introduce you, and for some reason this seems like a good time. Say hello to my little friend, the edamame rice burger.
No burger has ever made me feel happier. The gorgeous green color is just what this weary winter warrior needs on my plate right now. It’s a reminder that spring will come again and the gray and brown outside of my windows will eventually turn green again. Until then, I’ll just be thankful for this pretty edamame burger.
Good looks aside, this healthy patty tastes amazing. I was going to call it a sushi burger because it has the ingredients of some of my favorite veggie rolls from the sushi joint down the street from my house, but then I thought better of it. Edamame rice burger is clearer. No?
And just like that….We’re back to how amazing this burger tastes. Stay focused, Linda.
Let me share what kinds of spices are in this beauty of a recipe and you’ll get an idea about how savory and delicious it is. I put garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, cayenne, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper in this recipe. There isn’t one stand out punch you in the taste buds spice, they all just blend together to give the burger a savory, rich flavor. And the tiny bit of cayenne pepper gives them a tiny little kick. SO. GOOD.
Vegan burgers are sometimes difficult because they don’t hold together well. That’s because the things that we use to bind the patties are not as binding as eggs. No problem here. The rice is an outstanding binding agent, and it gives the burgers a slightly sweet, earthy flavor.
To make these you’ll need a food processor, there’s really no getting around it. You could try using a high powered blender, but you’d have to blend the edamame and spinach mixture in two or three batches. You’ll also need to boil the edamame beans for five minutes and then soak them in ice cold water so they’ll be cool enough to handle. You'll also need to make the rice. Once you do those things you can whip the burgers together in five minutes flat.
Just process the edamame, spinach, rice, flax eggs, and spices together until they’re well combined and the mixture is thick and sticky. Then form the patties. You choose the size.
The last step is to sear them in a hot skillet or you can bake them in the oven. It’s faster to cook them on the stovetop in a skillet, and you’ll get a nice and crispy, slightly charred surface.
Since these are edamame rice burgers you can eat them three ways. Maybe more if you’re super creative.
Eat them on a bun.
Eat them on a bed of spinach with sriracha drizzled on top.
Dip them in soy sauce.
Yum. Yum. And Yum.
Tell me:
Are you ready for spring?
How would you eat an edamame rice burger?
Have you ever had an edamame burger?
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Edamame Rice Burger
Ingredients
- 14 ounces of edamame
- 1 cup of rice plus two cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed plus 6 tablespoons of water – mix them together in a small bowl until the mixture becomes thick and sticky. Let sit for ten minutes.
- 2 cups of chopped spinach
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- ½ of a teaspoon of dried oregano
- ¼ of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper optional, add only if you like spicy food
- Ground sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- For the rice:
- Bring the water to a boil and add the rice. Stir well and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. Keep covered.
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add the edamame. Boil for 5 minutes, drain the water, and rinse with cold water. When the edamame is cool enough to touch remove the beans from the pods and place them in a bowl.
- Add the edamame beans to a food processor and process until it looks like tiny pebbles. Add the spinach, rice, flax eggs, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, oregano, cayenne pepper (only if you like hot food), sea salt and pepper to a food processor and process until the mixture starts to form a ball.
- Remove the blade from the processor and form the mixture into patties. Make them as large or as small as you’d like.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat and drizzle with a teaspoon of avocado oil (optional if you have a non-stick pan). When the oil is got add the edamame burger and cook for four to five minutes or until firm and browned. Flip and cook the other side for four to five minutes. You can also bake in a 375° oven for fifteen to twenty minutes or until they begin to brown on top.
- Serve on a bun with lettuce and tomato and your favorite condiments or serve the patty on a bed of spinach with a drizzle of sriracha, or serve as a patty and dip in soy sauce.
Pam Johnson says
I can't find Rice Plus in any stores near me. I'd like to sub brown rice, which yields 4 cups cooked rice for 1 cup dry rice. Do you know what the yield is for 1 cup of Rice Plus?
Linda Meyer says
Hi Pam! You can use any white or brown rice. Usually it's a 1 to 2 ratio, so 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water. Just follow the instructions on the package of rice and you'll be good to go. Enjoy!
theveganistafoodie says
What a great healthy recipe. A good alternative to a traditional burger.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! I'm so happy you like it. 🙂
The Vegan 8 says
These look FANTASTIC Linda! I have never even eaten edamame, would you believe it? But if I ever buy some, this burger is the first thing I'll make. Love that you didn't skimp on the spices. Too many bland burgers out there, give me FLAVOR, haha. Awesome recipe girl.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Brandi! You're so sweet. I can't believe that you've never had edamame. You have to let me know what you think about it if you ever try it. And yes to lots of flavor. Give me spice! 🙂
Kathy Hester says
I love the bright green color and how easy they are to make.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Kathy! Yes, they're super easy to make.
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
This burger looks amazing, Linda! I absolutely LOVE edamame and this is so in my list of things I need to try soon! 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! If you love edamame then I think you'll love this burger. 🙂
foodhuntersguide says
I love that it's a double patty!
Linda Meyer says
I did too! 🙂 Thanks!
Hauke Fox says
What a beauty, Linda!! This is deffo a great way to add some vegan protein to my diet, thanks 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Your'e welcome, Howie. I aim to please. 🙂
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i have most of the ingredients listed here..so will definitely be trying it out soon 🙂
Linda Meyer says
Awesome! Let me know what you think. Thanks, Dixya!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says
I love a good veggie burger and this one looks phenomenal! It never even crossed my mind to make one with edamame. Looks really delicious, Linda!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Vanessa! This burger is such a nice change of pace because of the rice and pretty green color.
tworaspberries says
this burger looks amazinggg!!!! never thought of using edamame before! YUMMM 😉
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Michele! I hope you try it. 🙂
veggiesdontbite says
It's like a double stack of heaven! I'll take two with Sriracha, then two more with more Sriracha. I'm in love!
Linda Meyer says
Yes to lots of sriracha! It's also awesome dipped in soy sauce. Thanks, Sophia!
Jenn says
Now that is a protein packed veggie burger! I LOVE that pick with the chopsticks, so I would have to try it dipped in soy sauce because you've totally sold me! And YES I am so ready for spring!!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Jenn! I was actually questioning the quality of that picture so I'm so happy to hear that you like it. I loved the burger dipped in soy sauce.
Spring won't come soon enough and it's only January. It's going to be a loooonnnngggg winter.
Natalie says
I've never had an edamame burger, but it's probably the most bright and beautiful veggie burger around! That green is beautiful, and I like the double decker, extra tasty, probably won't fit in my mouth look. Although the bun-less route sounds pretty tasty too. I used to eat all my burgers bun-less, or shall I say bun on the side...I still want those carbs 😀 Yummy ever which way!
Linda Meyer says
This is such a great change of pace from the typical black bean burger. I love wrapping my burgers in lettuce, so crisp and fresh. Thanks, Natalie!
Jyothi@currytrail.in says
Oh my.... is that rice!! Looks incredible Linda. And what a delicious patty. I'm sure that would have been the one delicious burger! I'm drooling all over the keyboard looking at it.
Linda Meyer says
Haha, thanks so much! Yes, the rice takes the place of breadcrumbs. It's a really good burger. 🙂
Barbara says
This looks good. If I have the Edamames already shelled how much do you think I should use, a cup? Should theys still be boiled first?
Linda Meyer says
Hi Barbara! If they're shelled and not frozen they should be ready to go. I'd use a cup and a half of beans. Fifteen and a half ounces is approximately 2 cups so 14 ounces should be around one and a half. Let me know what you think! 🙂
Barbara says
Thanks I will try that
Ruth says
Great way to eat soy w/o all of the processing in tofu. I'm thinking : roll the mixture in cute little balls,
roll them around in panko, throw them in a skillet, grab the salsa.....just bc these guys are GREEN,
the kids might shy away, ( OKAY, would definitely shy away ! ) so why not fry 'em. Hey I'm southern.
We gotta fry something.
Linda Meyer says
Great idea, Ruth! I'd love these as little appetizers. I don't know how old your kids are but if they're young enough you could tell them that they're magical leprechaun food and will bring them good luck-haha! Yes, I was that kind of parent. Anything to get them to eat their veggies. 😉
Strength and Sunshine says
Hehe, burgers with chop sticks 😉
You're killin' me though! Edamame used to be my jam!!! I used to eat it multiple times a week, all different ways! 🙁
Linda Meyer says
This is one burger that calls for chopsticks-haha! Bummer, I forgot that you have a soy allergy. 🙁
Christine (Run Plant Based) says
This looks wonderful, love the color and I would totally eat it! Thanks!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Christine!
Evi says
I just love everything with edamame, but never tried a burger before. This recipe is so incredibly creative and delicious, I can't wait to get some edamame and make these burgers. The vibrant green colour makes me wanna jump through the computer screen right now into edamame burger heaven 🙂
Pinned.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Evi! They are really good, such a nice change of pace from the typical black bean burger. Let me know what you think. 🙂
smokeytoes says
These look great, and they are such a bright and pretty color! I need to try these soon!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! Please let me know what you think once you make them. 🙂