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Published: June 29, 2021

Best No-Bean Veggie Burger

5 from 26 votes
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Best ever no-bean veggie burgers that are moist, easy to make, and made with simple ingredients like brown rice, green peas, carrots, and mushrooms. This beanless veggie burger recipe is so flavorful and much healthier and tastier than store bought patties. Enjoy this bean-free vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free recipe at your next summer BBQ, family dinner, or meal prep!

veggie burger with no beans

The best beanless veggie burger recipe

There is nothing better than a burger in the summer, or any time of year for that matter. That is why I am so excited to be sharing this easy and healthy vegetarian burger recipe with y’all! If you do not eat meat or are just looking for ways to incorporate plant-based recipes into your diet, this beanless veggie burger is the perfect option. And let me just tell you, EVERYONE will like these burgers, even people who enjoy regular beef burgers!

This easy veggie burger recipe is so flavorful and hearty that you will love them just as much as a classic burger. They are moist on the inside yet have a nice crunch on the outside. They are NOT MUSHY at all! Plus, they are BEAN-FREE!

Honestly, they are the perfect food for a summer day, family dinner, or for your personal weekly meal prep. I love making them for a group and giving different topping options so that each person can customize their beanless veggie burgers to their liking. I love guacamole and a fried egg on mine!

veggie burger with egg yolk dripping

Are veggie burgers healthy?

Veggie burgers are a great healthy alternative when preparing a well-balanced meatless meal. This recipe does not use legumes like many traditional veggie burgers and is made from whole and simple ingredients. The mushrooms provide a great source of selenium; there is lots of vitamin A and vitamin K from the carrots, vitamin C and vitamin E from the peas, and whole grains and fiber from the brown rice and oats. Don’t forget about the omega 3’s and healthy fats from walnuts.

The key to a great veggie burger is making it yourself so you know exactly what ingredients are being used. Many store-bought veggie burgers are high in sodium, use many preservatives, and have extensive ingredient lists. When made with real ingredients, veggie burgers provide more fiber, nutrients, and less fat than a traditional burger. This bean-free recipe is a delicious, affordable, and healthy way to eat a classic American favorite!

8 cooked veggie burger patties

Ingredients in no-bean veggie burger recipe

I love that this veggie burger recipe is only made from simple and good-for-you ingredients. It is full of vegetables and healthy grains, contains zero beans, and is loaded with tasty seasonings. Here is what you will need to make the best ever no-bean veggie burger recipe:

  • Olive oil or avocado oil: use 2 Tablespoons of your preferred healthy oil to saute the vegetables and get a crispy exterior on these hearty veggie burgers.
  • Carrots: peel and chop 1 cup of carrots; this gives great texture to the burgers.
  • Mushrooms: use 1 cup of sliced baby bella or white mushrooms in your bean-free veggie burgers for a “meaty” taste without any meat!
  • Yellow Onion: chop 1 small yellow onion for a delicious flavor burst. You can substitute this with a white onion if needed.
  • Garlic: I recommend using 2 cloves of minced garlic for the best tasting burgers.
  • Frozen Peas: add in 2 cups of frozen peas. This helps bind the burgers together and adds lots of yummy vegetables and health benefits.
  • Spinach: add 1 cup of fresh spinach for extra health benefits and no flavor change! I used 1 cup, but feel free to add 2 cups.
  • Spices: measure 1 teaspoon each of cumin, paprika, and chili powder for the best tasting veggie burgers you’ve ever eaten.
  • Salt and Pepper: use 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper for seasoning or add more to your liking.
  • Brown Rice: add in 2 cups of cooked short-grain brown rice. I love Trader Joe’s microwavable brown rice for the easiest option! But any cooked brown rice should work. Make sure it is short grain because a sticky consistency is needed to help hold these veggie burgers together.
  • Walnuts: next, add 1/4 cup of walnuts to give these burgers a meaty and nutty flavor. A great trick in vegan and vegetarian cooking!
  • Rolled Oats: finally, 1/2 cup rolled oats to absorb excess moisture and help keep the bean-free burgers having the perfect texture and not fall apart. Remember to use gluten-free certified rolled oats if you wish to keep the recipe gluten-free.

Kitchen tools needed

You only need a few simple kitchen tools to make these beanless veggie burgers. Just grab a food processor and chopping board and get started!

  • Saute Pan
  • Food Processor
  • Large Mixing Bowl 
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups: 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1/4 cup, and 1 cup.
ingredients in no bean veggie burger
veggie burger mixture

How to make no-bean veggie burgers

These no-bean veggie burgers are easy to make and require no fancy cooking skills. These delicious vegan burgers can be assembled in a few simple steps:

First, start by heating a large saute pan to medium-high with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil. Once heated, add the carrots, mushrooms, and yellow onions to the pan and saute the vegetables for 5 minutes. Next, add in the minced garlic, stir with the vegetables, and saute for another 1 minute. Lastly, add the frozen peas, spinach, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes until the peas have defrosted and the spinach wilts.

Next, in a food processor, combine the cooked short grain brown rice, walnuts, rolled oats, and the vegetable saute. Pulse the mixture 15 to 20 times until it is combined. You will know it is ready when the texture is coarse and there are small pieces of rice. Check out the picture below for reference and don’t fully blend.

inside texture shot of no bean veggie burgers

Then, remove the blade from the food processor and scrape the sides of the bowl and form 8 equal-sized burger patties that are about 1 inch thick. Use a little force to make sure the mixture binds together.

Take the same large saute pan used earlier, or grab a new one and heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to medium-high heat. Then, carefully add the veggie burgers one at a time to the pan. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; you may need to do two batches or use two pans depending on how large yours is.

Cook each patty for 5 – 6 minutes on one side, then gently flip with a spatula and cook the other side for 5 – 6 minutes. If the burgers are browning too quickly, reduce heat. The outside should be crispy and the inside warm. Once thoroughly cooked, remove the burgers from heat and set them to the side for 1 – 2 minutes to cool. Serve the veggie burgers on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, guacamole, avocado, or in a salad. Enjoy! 

Recipe tips:

Veggie burgers should be moist with lots of texture on the inside and crisp on the outside. No mushy burgers are allowed! Here are some quick tips to make sure you prepare the best veggie burgers made without beans: 

  1. Use short grain brown rice. Short grain brown rice is stickier than long grain brown rice. Using short grain brown rice ensures that the veggie burgers stick together since there are no beans in this recipe.
  2. Do not over blend the burger mixture. Over mixing the bean-free burger mixture will lead to mushy burgers. No one likes that! Make sure there are still small pieces of brown rice, carrots, and peas.
  3. Do not skip out on the olive oil. The olive oil is essential to making the outside of the veggie burger crispy. You can also try to air fry these burgers at 380°F for 6 -10 minutes.
  4. Do not overcrowd saute pan with burger patties. Overcrowding the saute pan will result in softer veggie burgers since the heat will reduce faster.
best bean-less veggie burger

Serving suggestions

There are so many different ways to enjoy your veggie burger patties. It is honestly the perfect recipe for anyone. Aside from just a classic bun, you can also pair your bean-free veggie burgers with a lettuce wrap or on top of a hearty salad.

Burger topping ideas:

  • Sauteed onions or red onions
  • Tomato & lettuce
  • Pickles
  • Avocado. or guacamole
  • Fried egg
  • Cheese
  • Ketchup and mustard

Personally, I love my veggie burgers with a fried egg on top, so if you are looking to try something new out I highly recommend it!

Meal prep veggie burgers

One of the best parts about this no-bean veggie burger recipe is that it yields 8 burgers and is great for meal prep. If you have extra bean-free burger patties, you can easy to store and enjoy them throughout the week. Follow the instructions below on how to store and reheat beanless veggie burgers for the best tasting results!

How to store, freeze and reheat leftovers

Keep these healthy burgers on hand for a quick and easy meal. Leftover cooked veggie burger patties store well in the freezer and fridge!

How to store: Simply store leftovers in the refrigerator for 5 – 6 days in one large sealed container or individual containers.

How to freeze: Let cool completely and then place in freezer-safe bags. Can freeze for 4 – 6 months. Reheat by placing in the microwave or on the stovetop, following the instructions below.

How to reheat: Reheat these veggie burgers by placing them on a hot saute pan for 3 minutes on each side until the outside is crispy again and inside warm. Or you can place them on a plate and heat them up in a microwave if you are in a rush. Another option is to air fry them at 350°F for 5 – 7 minutes.

no bean veggie burger with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and red onion

Did you make this bean-free burger recipe?

If you make this recipe, be sure to comment and rate it down below. Also, don’t forget to tag me @healthfulblondie on Instagram and use the hashtag #healthfulblondie so I can see your delicious creation and share it with my followers!

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best no bean veggie burger recipe

Best No-Bean Veggie Burger

Best ever no-bean veggie burgers that are moist, easy to make, and made with simple ingredients. This beanless veggie burger recipe is so flavorful and much healthier and tastier than store bought patties. Enjoy this vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free recipe at your next summer BBQ, family dinner, or for meal prep!
5 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Serving 8 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch coins
  • 1 cup sliced baby bella or white mushrooms
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup cooked brown rice, I used Trader Joe’s Microwave Brown Rice
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats, gluten-free or regular

Instructions

  • Heat a large saute pan to medium-high with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil. Add in carrots, mushrooms, and yellow onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in minced garlic, stir, and saute for another 1 minute.
  • Add in frozen peas, spinach, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1 - 2 minutes until peas defrost and spinach wilts.
  • In a food processor, combine the cooked brown rice, walnuts, rolled oats, and the mushroom pea saute. Pulse 15 to 25 times until just combined, scraping the sides occasionally with a spatula to make sure everything is mixed. The texture should be coarse and there should still be small pieces of rice. Do not fully blended.
  • Remove the blade and scrape the sides of the bowl. Then, using your hands, form 8 equal-sized burger patties (about 1-inch thick). Use a little force to make sure they bind together. Set them to the side on a plate.
  • Wipe down the same large saute pan you used earlier or grab a new one. Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to medium-high heat. Once heated, carefully add the veggie burgers to the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan; you may need to do two batches or use two pans.
  • Cook for 5 - 6 minutes, then gently flip with a spatula and cook the other side for 5 - 6 minutes. If burgers are browning too quickly, reduce heat. The outside should be crispy and the inside warm.
  • Remove burgers from heat and set to the side for 1 - 2 minutes to cool. Serve on a toasted bun with desired topping or in a salad. Enjoy! 

Notes

* For thicker burgers, make 6 patties rather than 8 and increase cook time by 1 - 2 minutes.
TO STORE: In an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 -6 days.
TO FREEZE: Let cool completely and place in freezer-safe bags. Can freeze for 4 - 6 months. Reheat by placing in the microwave or on the stovetop, following the instructions below.
TO REHEAT: On the stovetop in a pan, in the microwave, or in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 - 7 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3400IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
Course Lunch & Dinner
Cuisine American, Healthy
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Recipe by Tati Chermayeff / Healthful Blondie + Photos by The Travel Palate

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  1. Saskia says

    June 29, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    I found these rly easy to make and they tasted so yummy. I ate so many!!!

    Reply
  2. Ashley Isenburg says

    July 01, 2021 at 12:36 am

    5 stars
    This is the best recipe for a summer grill out! So much better than any veggie burger I’ve had!!

    Reply
  3. Livia says

    July 03, 2021 at 5:40 am

    Tati, these look absolutely phenomenal! I’ve been looking for a tasty bean-free burger recipe (hello sensitive stomach) and I just LOVE that these are packed with so many yummy veggies 🙂 Will definitely add these ingredients to my grocery list and can’t wait to make!

    xx Livia

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      August 26, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      You are so kind 🌟🌟

      Reply
  4. Jeanie says

    July 03, 2021 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    One of the best veggie burgers I have ever made! So So So So SO good!

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      August 26, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      Beyond happy to hear this!!

      Reply
  5. Mandy says

    October 04, 2021 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    So good!!!

    Reply
  6. Gwen S. says

    December 26, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    What can you substitute for the oats to hold the burger together?

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      December 26, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      Hi! I haven’t tested anything but I would try 1/4 to 1/3 cup of flour. Let me know if you try!

      Reply
  7. Christina says

    February 05, 2022 at 10:27 am

    Instead of cooking them in batches on a pan, could they be baked on a large baking sheet? If so, what temperature and for how long would you recommend?

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      February 05, 2022 at 10:55 am

      Hi! I recommend 375 degrees F. 20 minutes total (flipping halfway through). Let me know how they turn out!!

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    February 10, 2022 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    This was a very delicious and successful recipe.
    In the future I am excited to try this recipe for a meatball substitute, my next spaghetti night! (Baking them instead of a pan fry.)
    Thank you for this one:)

    Reply
  9. Judy Robben says

    June 15, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious, I left out the peas (hate them) and added just a few more of each other veggie. My friends thought they were great.

    Reply
  10. Linda says

    August 15, 2022 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    Im allergic to all nuts, could I substitute sunflower seeds in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      August 16, 2022 at 7:34 am

      Yes! That should work perfectly.

      Reply
  11. Paul says

    September 09, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe once, without using a food processor; I don’t own one (yet). I attempted using a hand mixer, squishing by hand, mash with an old fashioned mashed-potato masher and finally, my Blendtech 3000 blender. The patties did not hold together at all; they were just too dry. And cleanup after using all those utensils was lengthy. However, it was the best tasting “hash” I’ve ever eaten. The food processor is probably the key but it appeared to be still too dry to patty up.

    Reply
  12. ginny says

    October 16, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    Could these be grilled? On aluminum foil?

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      October 17, 2022 at 8:13 am

      Hi Ginny, I have not tried that. It should work, so if you try please let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  13. Marlene says

    January 05, 2023 at 1:10 am

    5 stars
    Cant wait toney thess. No Beans!
    Do you think there is a way to substitute some of the oats for an unflavored protein powder?

    Reply
    • Tati Chermayeff says

      January 05, 2023 at 7:55 am

      Hi Marlene, protein powder will change the texture and taste. You could try all-purpose or whole wheat flour instead!

      Reply
      • Marlene says

        January 06, 2023 at 1:36 am

        5 stars
        Thanks!
        And whoops about my spelling in the first comment lol!
        It should have said “can’t wait to try these”

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