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Vegetarian Teriyaki Burgers

These Vegetarian Teriyaki Burgers are packed with protein and bursting with flavor!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 588kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

For Burgers:

  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped (green part only)
  • 4 pineapple slices (sliced ½-inch thick)

For Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise

For Serving:

  • 4 burger buns
  • lettuce

Instructions

Prepare burgers:

  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add quinoa and cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onion and red pepper in oil until softened and browned.
  • Add ginger, salt, crushed red pepper, and garlic to pan.
  • Cook until fragrant, then remove pan from heat.
  • Place chickpeas in a large bowl; mash until smooth.
  • Add quinoa, sauteed veggies, flour, and egg to chickpeas and mix well.
  • Stir in cilantro and green onion.
  • Shape mixture into 4 burger patties.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pineapple slices and burgers to skillet.
  • Cook burgers and pineapple until browned on one side, then flip and cook on the other side. Remove from heat.

Prepare teriyaki sauce:

  • While burgers cook, mix together soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, and garlic.
  • Whisk in mayonnaise until mixture is completely smooth.

Serve burgers:

  • Spread both sides of each bun generously with teriyaki sauce.
  • Cover bottom bun with lettuce.
  • Add a burger and a pineapple slice; then add bun top.
  • Serve burgers immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcal
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