Teriyaki Burger (Plant Based)

The more I eat store bought or restaurant version of vegetarian or vegan burgers, the more I feel I have to share this recipe of my Teriyaki Burger with you.  They suffer in comparison to this utterly flavorful Asian inspired burger.  It is plant based, thus was made with no oil, eggs, meat or dairy.  I would like to add there is no soy product or beans or peas used.  This recipe is highly nutritious with vegetables and whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole wheat flour.

I got the idea for some of the ingredients from the label of store bought frozen teriyaki burgers I found at Giant Eagle which were good and convenient to have but expensive.  I paid more than 3 dollars for two of those burgers.  They were good enough and versatile enough for a sandwich or as a "meat" used in a meal.  I love eating half of a burger or a whole one with vegetables and rice for lunch or dinner and sometimes breakfast. I felt compelled to make my own version.  These burgers are pretty close if not better.  The teriyaki flavor satisfies your craving for something Japanese tasting. This is my gift to you this coming thanksgiving.  They could replace any turkey breast especially if shaped into mounds.

Teriyaki Burger (Plant Based)

6 servings (2 patties per serving)

• 3 carrots peeled, cut finely
• 2 celery stalks, cut finely
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 inch ginger, peeled and minced
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
•  1/4 cup dry minced onion
• 1 tbsp agave extract
• 1 tbsp garlic chili paste 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl.  You can also place them in a blender or food processor if you want them to be finer in texture.  I prefer mine to be course in texture.  Add to the mixture the rest of the ingredients and mix with a large spoon or your hand till thoroughly mixed.  Shape into 12 small patties.  Bake for 35 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve with rice and Catsup with a drop or so of sriracha.  You may eat a patty with piece of pineapple slice well drained on a bun or as your "meat" with vegetables and rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 107 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 25

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.8g 4%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 611mg 25%

Potassium 335mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 56.8g 19%

Dietary Fiber 4.0g 16%

Sugars 0.7g

Protein 9.0g

Vitamin A 2% • Vitamin C 4% Calcium 4% • Iron 17%

Nutrition Grade B

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Very low in saturated fat
• No cholesterol
• Very low in sugar
• High in manganese
• Very high in magnesium
• Very high in phosphorus