Spicy Edamame Burgers

It actually is easy being green if you are these spicy edamame burgers. Blend up in your food processor, shape into patties, then grill and top like you would your favorite burger.

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To say my weekend was eventful is an understatement, even for a birthday weekend.

Friday night I watched the Grizzlies beat the Clippers and advance into the second round with a couple friends. I even brought along my giant margarita glass that I haven’t used since my 22nd birthday (6 years ago) and we all had a good time taking turns drinking that mammoth beverage.

Saturday I went to see Iron Man 3, and had dinner and drinks with friends. I didn’t lay myself down into my own bed until almost 5am. Needless to say I slept in until about 1pm on Sunday and still managed to get my butt in gear for the final day of Beale Street Music Fest.

Today, my energy stores are pretty low and I anticipate many early to bed evenings this week to recharge. A good dose of healthy food probably won’t hurt either after all the dessert and other ridiculousness I consumed this weekend as well.

I know that I may have scared a few of you already with the green tortilla chip coated chicken I shared last week, but I promise there’s nothing to be afraid of with these green edamame burgers either.

What is in spicy edamame burgers?

• Shelled edamame
• White onion
• Garlic
• Cilantro
• Bread crumbs
• Egg
• Red pepper flakes
• Salt + pepper

These spicy edamame burgers are full of flavor and also surprisingly filling. My favorite part about them is not needing to shove my hands into raw meat! Don’t get me wrong I adore a full on meat patty, but trying to turn on the faucet and dispense soap in order to clean off your hands, all without contaminating other surfaces is an awkward task.

I also appreciate that they aren’t as squishy as many vegetarian burger patties tend to be. Which means I could top them with my usual suspects without worrying they’d all fall out. And then of course I served these healthy yes spicy edamame burgers with a side of baked brown sugar fries.

Want more veggie burgers?

• BBQ Black Bean-Quinoa Burgers
• Chipotle Quinoa Burgers
• Eggplant Veggie Burgers
• Spicy Black Bean Burgers
• Sweet Potato Burgers

SPICY EDAMAME BUGERS

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Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped white onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 15 oz. shelled edamame, cooked and roughly chopped
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Generous sprinkle of pepper
• 4 toasted burger buns
• Desired toppings

Directions

1. In a food processor, blend together onion, garlic, 2/3 of the edamame, cilantro, 1/2 of the bread crumbs, egg, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper until a thick paste forms.
2. In a medium bowl combine this paste with the remaining edamame and bread crumbs. Fold together until just combined and then form 4 patties. Wrap in plastic and freeze them for later or cook them immediately.
3. To cook, heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Lightly dredge the patty in flour. Cook in the oil until warmed through and crispy on both sides.
4. Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

Source: Adapted slightly from A Beautiful Mess.

Post updated 7/7/2024, photo above is the original.