These White Bean Teriyaki Burgers are bursting with flavor and provide a fun alternative to your regular burger lineup. These burgers are savory and have a delicious umami flavor that pairs well with grilled pineapple and sweet red onions.
This past weekend was Memorial Day weekend. I live in a family of carnivores so I am always tasked with bringing my own food to any gathering that we have. My husband and I love to experiment in the kitchen and my husband loves the flavors of Asian food. We thought, why not make a vegan burger with an Asian twist? This white bean veggie burger was born of that creation. These white bean teriyaki burgers are loaded with flavor and grill perfectly. They taste delicious days later so they even work great as meal prep.
This recipe was inspired by my Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad and my Vietnamese Style Spring Roll Bowl. It pairs great with these Air Fryer Waffle Fries, this Amish Broccoli Salad, this Bright and Fresh Lemon Orzo Salad, or these Air Fryer Steak Fries or Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer!
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WHITE BEAN TERIYAKI BURGER INGREDIENTS
This recipe has a lot of simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store, most you might already have in your pantry!
- White beans
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Breadcrumbs
- Flax egg
- Green onions
- Ginger
- Teriyaki sauce
- Buns and toppings for serving
Please see the recipe card for quantities
INSTRUCTIONS
First things first, you make your flax egg and let it sit for about 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
Drain and rinse two cans of white beans. These can be either Great Northern Beans or White Cannellini Beans. After you have rinsed your beans you will want to add them to a bowl and mash them. You want to have the beans mashed well but not pulverized. I usually mash enough where there are still a few whole beans in the mixture.
After your beans are mashed you will add the flax egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sliced green onion, garlic, and ginger to the bowl and mix well. Take a ⅓ cup measuring cup and scoop out your bean mixture and form it into patties.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to one day. When you are ready to cook, brush liberally with teriyaki sauce and add these to a hot grill and grill for 7 minutes on each side.
Hint: I love to serve these burgers with some grilled pineapple and grilled sweet red onion. I feel like the sweetness enhances the flavor of the burger.
SUBSTITUTIONS
If you want to make this recipe fit any diet, check out some of these substitutions.
- Keto - To make these burgers keto-friendly, swap out the beans for ground chicken or turkey and use a lettuce wrap!
- Gluten-Free - use a gluten-free bun and gluten free breadcrumbs. Additionally, sub out the soy sauce for coconut aminos. You can try these buns here!
- Soy-free - If you want to make a soy-free version of this recipe, swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos.
VARIATIONS
Check out some of these cool variations of these white bean burgers
- Spicy - Add 1tbs sriracha to the burger mixture as you are mixing it to give it a spicy twist.
- Salad - Turn these into a burger bowl by serving the burgers over lettuce with pineapple and grilled onions. Check out another burger bowl here
- Kid-friendly - Turn these into sliders by rolling into smaller burgers and using slider buns.
EQUIPMENT
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. I love to use this Lodge Cast Iron griddle to grill my pineapples and onions
STORAGE
Store these burgers in an airtight container for up to four days in the fridge. These burgers do not stand up well to freezing.
TOP TIP
The top tip to make this recipe really stand out is to refrigerate the burgers for at least 30 minutes before grilling. It will really help the burgers to hold up on the grill.
RECIPE
WHITE BEAN TERIYAKI BURGERS
Ingredients
- 2 cups white beans 2 15oz cans
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tbs soy sauce
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 flax egg
- sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoon ginger
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- Buns and toppings for serving
Instructions
- Make your flax egg and set it aside for 10 minutes while you are prepping other ingredients
- Drain and rinse your white beans and add them to a bowl and mash well.
- Add to the bowl the green onions, ginger, flax egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and minced garlic and mix to combine
- Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup, scoop and measure out 6 patties.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, up to 4 hours
- When ready to grill, brush liberally with teriyaki sauce and grill for 7 minutes on each side
Notes
Nutrition
FOOD SAFETY
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- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Freya says
The white bean burgers were absolutely delicious and I loved adding the pineapple too!
kaydimaggio says
Glad you enjoyed them!
Andrea White says
Bean burgers are my jam and this one is so good!
kaydimaggio says
Glad you liked it!
Amanda says
These burgers are so delicious. I have never made ones with white beans before but they are now my new favorite!
kaydimaggio says
So glad you enjoyed!
Jeannie says
the addition of grilled pineapples reminds me of my grandma, she eats burgers like that, Im making this in memory of her.
kaydimaggio says
That makes me so happy! I hope you enjoy them!
Michelle says
These White Bean Teriyaki Burgers were a huge hit at my house...Plan to make them again and again and again.......
kaydimaggio says
So glad you enjoyed them!!
Anaiah says
These white bean teriyaki burgers were a hit for my summer BBQ. I love making everything with an asian twist, haha!
kaydimaggio says
Isn't it great?!?! Asian food is some of my favorite and anyway that I can infuse it into a dish I will try!
Addie says
Such a unique and flavorful idea for burgers!
kaydimaggio says
Thank you!
Marita says
Delicious, I will make this for my next BBQ
Lara says
Pinned these to try later this week! Looks delicious.
kaydimaggio says
Hope you enjoy!
Jeri says
These white bean burgers were so easy to make and tasted delicious! It was a nice change from regular burgers! So tasty, and we loved them with grilled pineapple!
kaydimaggio says
I am so glad you enjoyed them!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
As I went through the post, I was sure that these burgers would have very few calories - and I was happy to see the confirmation in your nutrition facts! I don't cook enough Asian recipes, and they all sound amazing. This is definitely one to make very soon!
kaydimaggio says
I hope you enjoy!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
I'm a huge meatless burger fan and these white bean burgers look and sound delicious. I love that they are simple to make as well.
kaydimaggio says
Yes! They are so easy and simple!
Agnieszka says
I'm always looking for good veggie burgers. These are so much better than any veggie burgers from the freezer aisle. Must try for all veggie people!
kaydimaggio says
Glad you enjoyed them!
Brianna says
Light, tasty and easy to make!
kaydimaggio says
Super easy! Glad you liked it!
Vegan Rd says
Chef Tip: Drying out your beans in a 325 degree oven until they slightly burst open, will provide a firmer product.
kaydimaggio says
Thanks for the suggestion 🙂 ! I think refrigerating helped to hold everything together well but next time I make these I will try this tip!
Dianka says
Hello. From Indonesia here!
It is quite hard to find canned white beans here. I sometimes find raw white beans. Can I use that one instead of canned white beans? Should I boil them first?
Do you think I can substitute white beans with other types of beans?
Thank you 🙂 Can't wait to make this recipe
kaydimaggio says
Hi Dianka! You can feel free to use a different type of bean instead of white beans. Black beans would be great! If you want to make them with raw white beans, you will have to cook them first. Soak the beans overnight in a large bowl of water. The next day, bring the beans to a boil, then cover and simmer them gently for 20 to 30 minutes or until the beans are tender but not mushy. The cooking time will depend on the size and age of the beans. Smaller and newer beans will require a shorter cooking time, so check on them after 20 minutes.