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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Dinners

    Spinach and Pea Burgers

    Published: Apr 23, 2019 · Modified: Feb 18, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These green vegan pea spinach burgers are super quick to make, healthy and taste delicious. It's a tasty veggie burger recipe that's packed with goodness and comes together quickly. Vegan and easily gluten free.

    These green vegan pea spinach burgers are super quick to make, healthy and taste delicious. It's a tasty veggie burger recipe that's packed with goodness and comes together quickly. Vegan and easily gluten free.

    A pea spinach burger in a bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo. The vegan burger patty is bright green. Get the recipe now.

     

     

    You know that feeling... you plan a barbecue weeks in advance but the weather won't cooperate. Sometimes you go out and buy all of the fresh food for a barbecue and then the heavens open and it's a washout. I'm sure we've all had indoor barbecues many times, but what about those times when it's a Saturday afternoon and the sun is unexpectedly shining and a spontaneous barbecue is on the cards?

    Sure, you could head for the shops, but instead of leaving the glorious backyard, I've found a better way: stocking the freezer with barbecue and picnic food so when the opportunity arises you can eat outside.

    Using frozen ingredients plus a few store cupboard staples, you can have everything ready to make these spinach and pea burgers quickly, so if the sun comes out your cookout veggie option is sorted.

    Frozen peas make the bulk of these delicious veggie burger patties. They're cheap, easy to always keep stashed in the freezer and they're full of tasty green flavor. Just whiz all the ingredients together, press into burger shapes and fry, bake or barbecue grill them!

    This recipe was originally published on 27 May 2016. Republished with new photos and text 23 April 2019.

     

    Burger with lettuce, tomato and onion, with the top bun off.

    I love frozen peas - they make these summery vegan burgers super tasty and they're so versatile.
    Try using them in my Pea Hummus, Peas on Toast, Pea Salad or even Vanilla Pea Cake!

     

    Make a meal out of spinach pea burgers - shown with sweet potato fries and spinach salad.
    Make a meal out of your vegan burger recipe, by adding sweet potato fries and spinach salad!

    Veggie Burger Recipe Tips

    • To freeze - Freeze cooked burger patties by allowing them to cool completely, then place on a baking sheet and freeze completely. Then wrap or place them into a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before cooking in the pan to heat through and re-crisp the outside.
    • Make it gluten free - use gluten free oats and bun to make these gluten free veggie burgers.
    • Nutritional information in the recipe card is  given with out bun, salad or condiments. It is for the patty only. 
    • Make it vegan - this vegetarian burger recipe is naturally vegan. 
    • Use fresh peas if you can get them from your local market or (even better) if you've grown your own. However, frozen peas work perfectly and are cheap and easy to get. 
    • Make ahead of time - you can make these burgers up to 3 days ahead and keep them in the fridge. Then cook them when you're ready too. 
    • This recipe is great for cookouts, tailgate parties, barbecues, al fresco dining, parties and easy midweek dinners for the whole family. 
    • Make these burgers even quicker by using frozen onion and garlic. Just allow them to thaw before whizzing with the other ingredients. 
    • Try making homemade ketchup for your burgers! Ready in just 15 minutes. 

     

    A burger bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and a bright green vegan burger patty made from spinach and peas.

     

    How to Make Spinach Pea Veggie Burgers

    1. Defrost the peas by either boiling them or pouring a little boiling water over them in a bowl and leaving to defrost for a minute or so.
    2. Whiz the oats in a food processor or blender for a few seconds until fine and flour-like.
    3. Add the peas, spinach, onion, lentils, parsley and garlic to the oats in the food processor

    Collage: 1: bowl of peas, 2 oats in food processor, 3, other ingredients added.

    3. Whiz it all until coarsely combined.
    4. Pat into burger shapes.
    5. Cook in a frying pan, oven or barbecue grill (all methods in recipe card below).

    How to make spinach pea burgers (veggie burgers)

    Get the Pea Spinach Burger Recipe

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    A burger bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and a bright green vegan burger patty made from spinach and peas.

    Spinach and Pea Burgers

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These green vegan pea spinach burgers are super quick to make, healthy and taste delicious. It's a tasty veggie burger recipe that's packed with goodness and comes together quickly. Vegan and easily gluten free.
    4.95 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chilling time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Western
    Servings 4
    Calories 94 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
    • ½ onion chopped
    • 1 cup (200g) spinach
    • ½ x 400ml/15oz can green lentils drained and rinsed
    • ¾ cup (75g) oats
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Defrost the peas by placing them into a bowl with boiling water for a few minutes, then drain. 
    • Whiz the oats in the food processor briefly until fine and nearly flour-like.
    • Add the peas, spinach, lentils, onion, parsley and garlic to the food processor (with the blitzed oats) and whiz until coarsely blended. 
    • Press into burger shapes. Place onto a plate or tray and freeze for 15 minutes, or put into the fridge if making ahead.
    • Cook them in a frying pan over a medium heat with a little oil until browned and cooked, then flip and cook the other side until browned as well.
    • Serve in buns with salad.

    To oven bake

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
      Place each burger patty onto a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Ensure they’re golden and cooked through, cooking for longer if necessary.

    To grill / barbecue

    • Alternatively, cook on the barbecue on a mesh barbecue rack so they don’t fall into the coals. Cook until cooked through and lightly charred on each side. 

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    Notes

    To freeze - Freeze cooked burger patties by allowing them to cool completely, then place on a baking sheet and freeze completely. Then wrap or place them into a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before cooking in the pan to heat through and re-crisp the outside. 
    Make it gluten free - use gluten free oats and bun to make these gluten free veggie burgers. 
    Nutritional information given with out bun, salad or condiments. It is for the patty only. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1065IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1.4mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

     

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    Comments

    1. Della

      September 18, 2021 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      liked them. very green!

      Reply
    2. Debbie Skerten

      May 19, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love the ingredients in this recipe and can't wait to give them a go.

      Reply
    3. Jessica Formicola

      May 01, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      These burgers are totally drool-worthy! I've made them twice and they were perfect both times!

      Reply
      • Rosie N

        June 02, 2021 at 6:35 pm

        5 stars
        I do
        Not have any green lentil have made pea and spinach burger twice delicious.

        Reply
    4. Allison

      April 23, 2019 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      That is one perfect veggie burger! I'd take this over meat any day. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. Taryn

      April 23, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      My mom is a vegetarian and I'm always at a loss when I cook for her. These were great! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Amanda C

      August 27, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was SO GOOD! I added some hot sauce to turn up the heat though! xx

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 27, 2016 at 1:17 pm

        Good idea! A nice drizzle of sriracha would be great 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kath

      June 27, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this for our veggie/vegan BBQ option! They went down a storm. Thanks!

      Reply
    8. Sophie

      May 20, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      I’ve just made these and they look great. Is it possible to freeze them?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 21, 2018 at 9:53 am

        Hi Sophie. They should be fine to freeze. I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    9. Kerry

      July 30, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      These were so gorgeous and we absolutely loved the vibrant green colour. There's no doubt that you're getting some great stuff! My picky kids love it too 🙂

      Reply
    10. Andrea @ The Petite Cook

      May 31, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Love the vibrant flavours and colours of this burger! I'm new to veggie burgers, but this is definitely on my to-do list this summer!

      Reply
    11. lucyparissi

      May 30, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      I have been thinking about making veggie burgers, you have given me some great ideas! I love frozen vegetables and especially those pre-chopped onions. They definitely cut down on prep time!

      Reply
    12. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      May 30, 2016 at 10:51 am

      These are so pretty! The peas and spinach add such a fab colour. Love that these are made from so many frozen ingredients!

      Reply
    13. Grace @ Eats Amazing

      May 29, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      I absolutely love the colour of these burgers, they look amazing! Now wondering if I can convince my kids to give them a go!

      Reply
    14. Claire @foodiequine

      May 29, 2016 at 9:29 pm

      These look fab. I adore spinach. Think I'll add some cheese to my version.

      Reply
    15. choclette

      May 27, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Oh I so want outdoor eating. It seems like I've been stuffed indoors for far too long. Now I just want to get stuffed with your burgers, they sound ace.

      Reply
    16. Cricket Plunkett

      May 27, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      I hate veggie burgers. But I love peas, I'll give this one a shot!

      Reply
    17. Florentina

      May 27, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Now this is a Vegan burger I'd go for. Lovely and I bet delicious !

      Reply
    18. Kathrina

      May 27, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      I love using frozen vegetables, and I've never thought of using them to make a veggie burger. These look great, and I love the arugula salad on top...always a personal favorite. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    19. Cathy @ Planet Veggie

      May 27, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Gorgeous colour and seriously convenient making it from frozen veg!

      Reply
    20. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      May 27, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Look at the colour of these! Such a fantastic way to make use of peas, which are a freezer staple for us!

      Reply
    21. Fuss Free Helen

      May 27, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      Lovely recipe Kate. I am addicted to those Iceland chopped onions, I don't think I am ever going to buy a fresh onion ever again!

      Reply
    22. HedgeComber

      May 27, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Lady, are you trying to turn me veggie??! Kate, these look bleddy lovely and I would quite happily indulge in these over a steak at any BBQ!
      Janie x

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 27, 2016 at 4:59 pm

        Ha! I'll make you veggie one day, mark my words!

        Reply
    23. Meeta

      May 27, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      Oh yes! An awesome alternative to the sweet potato, etc. etc. option for a veggie burger. Love peas!

      Reply
    24. littlesunnykitchen

      May 27, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      Wow I have never thought of making a spinach pea burger, this looks wonderful Katherine! Recently I've been in love with green healthy food, so I'm definitely going to try this. And I love Iceland they sell a lot of interesting foods!

      Reply
    25. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

      May 27, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      This sounds delicious- I love making veggie burgers! And what a great idea.. I should start freezing more food for when I'm in a hurry.

      Reply
    26. Swayam

      May 27, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Peas scream summer and spring to me!! We Indians loveee adding peas to most of our veggie patties. Burger here is inspired! Love it

      Reply
    27. Revathi Palani

      May 27, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      The burger looks so delicious and sounds healthy too. Love the color combination of green and red and makes it look so bright, colorful and yummy 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        May 27, 2016 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks Revathi! They certainly are bright!

        Reply
    28. Milly Y

      May 27, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      These look so tasty - will definitely have to try cooking some up over the summer!

      Reply

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