White Bean Burger With Sesame Ginger Slaw + Gochujang Yogurt Spread
This White Bean Burger With Sesame Ginger Slaw + Gochujang Yogurt Spread offers up a ton of flavor and, best of all, it doesn't fall apart when you bite into it.
15ouncecan of cannellini beanswhite kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4cuppanko bread crumbs
1/2cupthinly sliced scallions
1/4cuproasted peanuts
2clovesof garlicminced
2tspfreshly grated ginger
2TBSPhoisin sauce
2TBSPKikkoman Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1TBSPolive oil
4fresh burger buns
Sprouts for garnish
Sesame Ginger Slaw:
2cupsof shredded or julienned cabbage
1cupshredded or spiralized carrot
1/4cuppickled red gingerKizami Beni Shoga, pickled in plum vinegar, sliced into thin strips; OR 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
Juice of half a lime
1TBSPtoasted sesame oil
1TBSPvinegar
1TBSPtoasted sesame seedsoptional
Gochujang Yogurt Spread:
1cupplain Greek yogurt
1TBSPgochujang hot sauce * See notesgradually add more if you want more heat
2tspKikkoman soy sauce
Instructions
Burger Patties:
In a blender or food processor, add the cannellini beans, 1/4 of the panko bread crumbs, scallions, peanuts, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce. Pulse until everything is broken down and will hold together. (It's okay if a few scallions and peanuts are still in full form).
Shape the bean mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Put the remaining 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
Lightly brush both sides of each patty with oil, and dip the patties into the bread crumbs, turning to coat.
Preheat a large skillet over moderate heat.
Carefully add the patties to skillet and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until heated through, flipping the patties once halfway through. (If the patties brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium-low.)
Sesame Ginger Slaw:
Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated. Set aside.
Gochujang Yogurt Spread:
In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, hot sauce and soy sauce. Mix well, and taste. Add more hot sauce to meet your preference.
Assembly:
Place the burgers onto their buns and top with slaw and sprouts.
Take the top half of the bun and slather on the yogurt sauce.
Close your burger and enjoy.
Notes
For the Gochujang Yogurt Spread, you could replace the gochujang hot sauce with wasabi (start with 1 tsp if so), Sriracha, sambal oelek or soy sauce. Always start with less than you think you need and gradually add more to taste.