Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Today’s recipe kind of came together as I was searching around in my fridge for something to make. Sometimes the best recipes happen that way right? I knew I wanted to do something with the great end of the summer eggplant I had lying around and thus these Spinach, Eggplant and White Bean Burgers were created.
These Spinach, Eggplant and White Bean burgers are vegan, dairy free and can be gluten free as well. Everyone is happy! Everyone will also be completely satisfied because these burgers were absolutely delicious and oh so filling.
Another reason why I love these Spinach, Eggplant and white bean burgers is that they are so versatile. The first night, I ate them as a traditional burger in a bun with some baked fries. I added a little fresh mozzarella to the top yum! The next day, I made a great power bowl with burger right in the middle. You could also roll the leftovers into a wrap and voila lunch!
They are really so easy to make ahead and use all week. Next time I think I will make a few into “meatballs” to use in pasta. MMM that sounds great doesn’t it? So let’s get right to it and tell you how easy it is to whip these up.
Spinach, Eggplant and White Bean Burgers
Spinach, Eggplant and White Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 small Italian eggplants
- 2 Cups of fresh spinach
- 1 15 oz can of white beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 Cup of gluten free panko bread crumbs
- 1 jalapeno (optional)
- handful of fresh basil or Tbl of dried basil
- Olive oil for cooking
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400
- Cut eggplant into slices and place on baking sheet
- Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper
- Bake for 20 min turning halfway through
- In a food processor add jalapeno, spinach and beans and pulse until combined
- Add in eggplant and pulse again
- Add mixture to large bowl and stir to combine
- Add bread crumbs and seasonings
- Heat a skillet with olive oil to medium high
- Shape mixture into patties (about 3/4 cup per burger)
- Cook until crispy and brown on each side about 6-8 min
- Serve on buns, in salad or bowls
Tell me: Favorite way to eat eggplant? Favorite veggie to sub into a burger?
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I lovee eggplant and I love bean burgers so combining the two sounds like a delicious idea!
Thanks so much hope you enjoy!
I LOVE eggplant! I usually use them when I make stir-fry, but they’re so perfect in bean burgers. This sounds delicious!
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
They are really versatile aren’t they?
Love all things eggplant– cannot wait to give these burgers a try!
I love eggplant too! Hope you enjoy
These look fabulous! I can’t wait to try them, thanks for hosting 🙂
Thanks so much! Hope your family enjoys them
These look so hearty and delicious! I’m a HUGE eggplant fan! 🙂
I love to find new ways to use eggplant too
I wish we could have eggplant bc these look amazing!
OH thanks so much!
I’m not a big white bean person, but maybe these would work with chickpeas!
They would! I use black beans and chick peas a lot so I was looking to mix it up a bit.
Delish those sound insanely good !!
Thanks! I hope you give them a try
whoa! stop right there…you had me at spinach LOL I don’t think I’ve ever tried eggplant, but I love white beans…so this is a no-brainer of a recipe to try.
What!? YOU have never had eggplant? You must go right out and buy it today 🙂
Love that these are vegan and GF! They look delicious!
Thanks! I was hoping to hit all of the food issues with one recipe 🙂
What a great veggie burger recipe! I’ve never made one with eggplant but imagine it would be really moist! Thanks for hosting.
Yes very moist and flavorful. I think you would enjoy it
Looks good. We have lots of meatless Mondays here…my husband is a vegan.
Oh great! Wish I could get my hubs to eat more veggies too
These sound so delicious! Excited to try these! Thanks so much for hosting!
Thanks so much for joining us hope you enjoy them
Wow! Looks so healthy and delish! I’ve had black bean burgers before but never white bean.
They are a nice change of pace!
I love eggplant and I feel that it is so underutilized! And I love burgers. You’re so right – versatile in that they are great on a bun or over a salad/power bowl!
I love eggplant too and I am always looking for new ways to use it
My best meals are always those spur of the moment, what’s in the fridge creations. I get annoyed at myself if I don’t write them down because otherwise I never remember. 🙂
This burger sounds , well, yum! And healthy with the eggplant and spinach. Thanks for the vegan recipe! 😉
You are very welcome! Enjoy 🙂
These look delicious Deborah! I’ve been wanting a good burger countless times this summer and I’ve only made them once. :/ I really should get on it this week before summer ends. Happy Meatless Monday!
Thanks and yes you need to make them asap! Have a great meatless Monday
I love the versatility! I agree with you..you should def try making them into meatballs!
Let’s do it!
What a great way to use up the eggplant!
Thanks! I love eggplant
Yum!! This looks SO good and my family would love it! I just emailed a link to it to my daughter, too.
OH that’s so nice thanks so much! Have a great day
It looks so flavorful and yummy! I need to try this out so I can finally use this eggplant!
Yes great way to use it up!
This sounds really really good!
Thanks so much!
Deborah, these look delicious. I have generally avoided eggplant because I find it gets mushy and I haven’t mastered the technique to get a texture that is appealing. This sounds like it works well with eggplant, though. I may try this!
Leaving the skin on the eggplant really adds a lot of texture as well. Hope you try it out
wow ive never thought to add eggplant to a veggie burger! These sound so tasty! I can see how they would be super versatile!
Oh great I hope you enjoy them!
Lovely. What a great way to get in some eggplant!
Thanks so much!
You’re making me wish I had a grill now! I’ll take a good veggie burger any time of the year though!
You can certainly make them inside as well no problem. Just use a skillet with a little olive oil
i need to try eggplant and this sounds amazing! love all types of “burgers”!
I think you would like it!
Look awesome! Will have to try it out!
Thanks hope you enjoy them!
I think I might have all these ingredients at home and can make it for lunch tomorrow. Looks easy and simple. I love eggplant in a stir-fry and have also made an eggplant ‘lasagna’, using the eggplant and zucchini as the noodles.
Eggplant is so versatile isn’t it?!
Veggie burgers are so tasty, but I haven’t made my own. This looks yummy!
OH once you make your own it’s hard to go back!
Oh, this sounds like a great recipe for my Mom’s eggplant – yum!
Thanks enjoy!
This sounds so tasty! Usually when I eat eggplant I bread it and fry it. So good but not so much good for you.
Yes it’s a lot healthier this way but every once in a while you got to bread and fry it right?!
Yum! I LOVE eggplant! I normally just roast it and eat, but I am going to have to try this 🙂
My go-to veggie lately has been zucchini everything 🙂
Thanks for inviting me to the link up 🙂
Zucchini is really good right now too!
Oh wow. I pinned these and can’t wait to try them later. They look amazing.
Oh great hope you enjoy them!
Yum. I would love to try the gluten free version of these. My mom was just telling me about gluten free panko bread crumbs today. It’s a sign I need to check them out!
Yes they really are good and taste just like the regular bread crumbs
pinned and printed! excited to try it!
Thanks I hope it meets your expectations 🙂
The does look like yum in a bun! You get so creative with the burgers! 🙂
Thanks friend!
How you always seem to make healthy food look absolutely yum is beyond me, you have talent that’s for sure!
I think I told you this long ago, but I’ve never tried eggplant, LOL Maybe one day:)
Still?! I wish you lived close enough to come over for dinner!
Yummy. I actually really love a great veggie burger even though I am usually a big meat eater,
I wont’ tell anyone 🙂
I was so excited to read this recipe. It looks fabulous. That jalapeno and basil combo is perfect!
Thanks so much!
These look like a tasty take on bean burgers!! I’ll have to try your recipe!
I hope you enjoy them!
These look so delicious, can not wait to try them out!! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Thank you!
Wow! Those look good! I love white beans and eggplant so may need to try these!
I hope you enjoy them