These grillable artichoke, spinach and cauliflower bean burgers are simple to make and perfect for summer. Top them with your favorite sauces and garnishes for a fresh, flavorful meal.
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Continuing the spinach–artichoke–cauliflower theme, these flavors make excellent burgers. Think lasagna-style ingredients turned into a handheld burger that grills beautifully.
This recipe combines great northern beans, artichoke hearts, spinach, oats, cauliflower, carrots, cashews, and a blend of spices. The result is a moist, flavorful patty that holds up on the grill. To make them grillable, chill or par-bake the patties so they set and develop structure. Once set, they take on attractive grill marks and crisp up nicely while remaining tender inside.
Tips for grillable veggie burgers:
- Keep chunks to a minimum — finely process or mince ingredients so the mixture binds well.
- Mash the beans thoroughly so the patties don’t crumble when flipped.
- Use flax or chia meal as a binder and to absorb extra moisture, or add breadcrumbs / flour as needed.
The cauliflower, carrots and cashews add texture and a slight creaminess, while nutritional yeast gives a savory, cheesy note and mustard brightens the flavor. These patties are adaptable — use your preferred beans, adjust spices to taste, or fold in vegan cheese shreds if you like.
For serving, top the grilled patties with tahini or a creamy vegan sauce, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, pickles, caramelized onions, sriracha or a smoky chipotle mayo. They work well on hearty buns or in lettuce wraps for a lighter option.
Artichoke Spinach Cauliflower Bean Burgers — Grillable Vegan Veggie Burger
Easy, grillable artichoke and spinach bean burgers that are great for summer. Use your favorite dressings and toppings.
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 25 mins Total: 55 mins
Servings: 7 Course: Burger Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 15 oz great northern beans (or other white beans) — about 1.5 cups cooked
- 1/2 cup oats
- 3/4 cup spinach
- 5–6 artichoke hearts (canned or jarred)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup chopped white or red onion
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal or chia seeds (or 1 Tbsp each)
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3/4 cup small cauliflower florets
- 1/3 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup cashews (or seeds for a nut-free version)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or oat flour or chickpea flour)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the beans, oats, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, onion, and spices from salt through cumin. Process until most of the beans are mashed and the mixture is cohesive. Move this mixture to a mixing bowl.
- Add the mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast to the bowl and mix until evenly incorporated.
- In the food processor, pulse the cauliflower, carrots, and cashews until they form small crumbs. Add these to the bean mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs (or alternative flour) to reach a soft, non-wet but not crumbly consistency. Add more or less as needed.
- Shape the mixture into patties by packing into a 3.5-inch cookie cutter or forming gently by hand. Place patties on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Options to cook the patties:
- Freeze and grill: Freeze the patties for 15 minutes to firm up. Lightly spray or brush with oil and grill frozen patties 3–4 minutes per side.
- Par-bake and grill: Bake the patties at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, then grill 3–4 minutes per side. Refrigerate if you plan to grill later.
- Bake only: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until firm and golden.
- Serve the patties with sauces and toppings such as tahini, cucumbers, tomato, pickles, caramelized onions, sriracha, chipotle mayo, vegan cheese slices, ketchup, and mustard.
- Variation ideas: Swap other beans, fold vegan cheese into the patties, or add a chipotle pepper with adobo in the initial processing step for smoky heat.
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and based on one serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 227 kcal, Carbohydrates: 29 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 343 mg, Potassium: 542 mg, Fiber: 7 g, Sugar: 1 g
Vitamin A: 1655 IU, Vitamin C: 13.9 mg, Calcium: 95 mg, Iron: 3.8 mg
Serving suggestion: Toast your favorite buns and layer the grilled patties with sauce, crisp vegetables, and pickles for a delicious summer burger. These patties also work well crumbled into salads or served over grains for a bowl-style meal.
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically calculated and intended as an approximation.