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All the flavor of the delicious dip in burger form! Super easy to make too! Try these White Bean Burgers today!
I promised you some new recipes using my Spinach Artichoke Pesto when I first posted about it on Instagram several weeks ago. I meant to have this one to you sooner, but I just wasn’t happy with any of the pictures I was taking of them. It’s a hard color to photograph!
But, despite the color issues, these White Bean Burgers are so flavorful and delicious!! They taste like spinach artichoke dip in burger form. They hold together perfectly! Top them off with the pesto for an extra flavor bomb. Everyone in the family loved these!
Inspiration From Spinach Artichoke Pesto
Like I mentioned above, I created these burgers around the same time I created my pesto. I was so in love with the pesto that I just had to put it on everything. And my brain just kept spinning with more ideas for spinach artichoke goodness.
These White Bean Burgers immediately popped into my head. Mostly because it would allow me a surface to then add even more pesto! Put them together and you’ve got double the artichoke, double the spinach, double the delicious!
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Ingredient notes
Traditional spinach artichoke dip isn’t exactly healthy. Sure, there are the obvious veggies, but then there are all sorts of dairy and oil added. This burger is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, oil free, and vegan. It’s also full of nutrients so you can feel good about eating it.
Here’s what’s inside:
Spinach – vitamins K, A, E, C, several B’s, manganese, folate, iron, calcium, potassium, fiber, zinc, protein, omega-3 fats, selenium, and more
Artichokes – folic acid, vitamins K, C, B’s, potassium, copper, iron, antioxidants, and more
White Beans – fiber, folate, manganese, copper, phosphorus, protein, iron, magnesium
Pumpkin Seeds – manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, zinc, protein, iron
Arrowroot Powder – similar to cornstarch, but a healthier alternative. It’s non-GMO and no harsh chemicals are used to extract the starch. This is the magic that holds this burger together so well – no mushy burger squishing out the sides of the bun – promise! It contains B vitamins, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
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Spinach Artichoke White Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can white beans (or 1.5 cups of cooked white beans)
- 1 15 oz can artichoke hearts
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup tahini
- ½ cup brown rice flour
- ½ cup arrowroot powder
Burger Buns, gluten free if neccesary
Toppings (optional):
- Spinach Artichoke Pesto
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment page and set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the spinach, pumpkin seeds, garlic, salt, and nutritional yeast into a find crumb.
- Add the white beans and artichokes and pulse 2-4 times JUST to break them up a bit. You do NOT want to puree them.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the tahini and stir well to combine.
- Add the brown rice flour and arrowroot powder and mix well. You may need to use your hands to really get in there and combine everything well. The mixture will be slightly sticky.
- Form the mixture into patties using your hands and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip each one over, and bake another 10-15 minutes.
- Serve on burger buns with choice of toppings.
Meeta says
Oh my! What an awesome combination – spinach and artichoke all in a comfort of a burger. They must be satisfying and the fact that there is not much flour – these are totally for me.
Jenn S. says
Definitely heavy on the veggies! Thanks, Meeta. I hope you love them!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
Spinach and artichoke is such a great combo. And who doesn’t love burgers?! This looks like a must try!
Jenn S. says
True – I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love a good burger. This one may not be traditional, but it sure is yummy! Thanks, Sonali!
Sarah says
What a beautiful burger! I love the artichoke and spinach twist, this is not a boring bean burger!
Jenn S. says
Thank you! Definitely not boring! Lots of flavor here.
Mel says
Such healthy burgers and totally the kind I like to eat. I love the idea of serving them with the pesto. Yum!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Mel! It was a nice change from our usual Mexican spiced burgers.
Taylor Kiser says
Wow, what an ahhmazing burger!! I bet the flavors are spot on! Will have to give this a try!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Taylor! This definitely isn’t one of those “hidden veggie” recipes – they are there in full glory. Enjoy!
Kerri Olkjer says
Now that is a beautiful burger! Love that you added spinach. I do that and hubby looks at me funny, lol.
Jenn S. says
I thought my family would be leery of the green color too, but sandwiched between the bun, they didn’t even really notice. And my kids ate these with ketchup and mustard – wouldn’t be my first choice, but they liked it. LOL!
Mandy says
This is seriously GENIUS!!!!! I looooove spinach-artichoke dip so to have it in burger form is amazing. It looks so hearty and I love the color!! And adding pesto on top is perfection. What a great recipe, Jenn!
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Mandy! I haven’t had spinach artichoke dip in what seems like ages, but I did used to love it a lot. I hope you enjoy these!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
Well you know me and my burger obsession….you’d think I’d be sick of them now but nope. Bring them on!!
Jenn S. says
I can’t wait to see all the flavors you’ve come up with!
Jessica - Nutritioulicious says
So much green goodness going on here! Spinach and artichoke is such a great idea for a bean burger!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Jessica!
Dianne says
I love the spinach-artichoke flavor combo, and I’m totally drooling over these burgers!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Dianne! Such a classic and delicious flavor!
Kelly Gellner says
Spinach and artichoke is my favorite combination! Love this idea for a burger! 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Kelly! They are a good match for sure!
Kristina - Love & Zest says
Oh my… I must admit I’m having a bit of a love affair with bean burgers lately. So any excuse to make/eat more sounds like a win to me! Thanks for sharing, adding this to my list of must try!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Kristina! We eat bean burgers all the time too. Usually Mexican flavored though, so this was definitely a nice change of pace!
Becky Striepe says
These look so good! I’m loving that sauce on top.
Jenn S. says
🙂 The sauce is sooo good!
Alisa Fleming says
These look so fulfilling and the flavor combo MUST be flavorful. I love that you went light on flour. I’m not a big fan of veggie burgers with tons of breading / grains. It’s like eating bread on bread on bread. I want some beans and/or veggies in there instead!
Jenn S. says
Just enough to hold everything together, but yeah, the veggies are the stars! Thanks, Alisa!
Mary Ellen | VNutrition says
This looks like my kind of burger! I love spinach and articoke everything so I know I’ll love this. Excited to try it!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Mary Ellen! It’s a nice change from all the Mexican spiced burgers we eat!