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    Home ▸ Vegan Burgers, Wraps and Sandwiches

    Portobello Black Rice Burgers with Miso Balsamic Arugula

    Last modified: August 31, 2018. Originally posted: June 26, 2014 By Sophia DeSantis

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    A black rice burger on a wooden surface with onion rings at the side

    Black Rice Burgers - The rice packs these burgers with antioxidants, all while giving them a delicious flavor. Mixed with portobello mushrooms and then topped with miso balsamic dressing and arugula, your mouth will have happy tastebuds!

    Black rice burgers on a bun with lettuce and onion rings at the side

    I am slightly obsessed with creating veggie burgers. Maybe it's because I have had so many awful ones, I'm not really sure, but one thing I know is that I love them! I have wanted to create a portobello burger for a while, but I wanted it as more of an ingredient versus the main burger itself.

    Needing a binder, I turned to black rice for its sticky consistency, sweet nutty flavor and powerful antioxidants. It worked fabulous and didn't fall apart at all, which is a sign of a good veggie burger.

    I haven't tried grilling these on the barbecue yet, but I bet they'd hold up well! Plus I love that the deep dark color of this rice gives you so many amazing nutrients! Filled with the same antioxidants found in blueberries and other deep dark foods, this rice is a great choice for any recipe.

    A close up of a black rice burger on a bun

    All The Delicious Flavors...

    I kept the seasonings simple in order to showcase the natural flavor in these burgers. Black rice is delicious, especially if cooked with veggie broth instead of water. It pairs really well with portobello mushrooms and the shallots and thyme add an extra level of flavor. I also hid some kale in here, because why not?! I used baby kale to avoid a strong taste, but you can also de-stem regular kale.

    Because there is a hint of sweetness to the black rice I used, I wanted a topping that would complement it well. Putting my thinking cap on, I came up with a super simple and really delicious combination: miso and balsamic vinegar! I used chickpea miso and mixed it well with some balsamic, the result with an amazing flavor that made my taste buds happy.

    Sweet, tangy and the perfect dressing for some spicy arugula. This topping turned my burger from every day barbecue to gourmet lunch!

    This dinner was a hit in our house, my kids loved the black rice and kept asking for more! So if you're tired of the same old bean based veggie burger give these a try! You won't be sorry.

    How To Make Black Rice Burgers

    • Cook black rice in a rice cooker or on stovetop using broth making sure to measure the amounts of each.
    • Wash and chop mushrooms, shallots and kale. Sauté in pan using oil or veggie broth until mushrooms have released some liquid. Set aside to cool.
    • Once cool, put in a food processor with the thyme and pulse until chunky. Do not puree into a mush or paste.
    Portobello black rice burger with miso balsamic arugula
    Portobello black rice burger with miso balsamic arugula
    Portobello black rice burger with miso balsamic arugula
    • Next add mixture into a large bowl. Add the cooked rice to the bowl, along with the almond meal, flax seed and salt. You can also pulse the rice in the food processor before you add it to the bowl if you want it a little smoother. Mix everything well. Taste and add more salt if needed, but it shouldn’t need much if you cooked the rice with broth.
    • Shape into 4 inch patties, then cook on stove top over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until browning (depending on stove). Make sure to keep pan covered to help the burger cook throughout.
    • Check every few minutes to prevent burning, should be slightly browned when ready. Let sit for a few minutes after cooked to help burger get more stable before eating.

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    Portobello black rice burger with miso balsamic arugula

    Portobello Black Rice Burgers with Miso Balsamic Arugula

    Sophia DeSantis
    Black rice packs these burgers with antioxidants, all while giving them a delicious flavor. Mixed with portobello mushrooms and then topped with miso balsamic dressing and arugula, your mouth will have happy tastebuds!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 large burgers
    Calories 289 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups uncooked black rice
    • 3 cups veggie broth
    • 4 Portobello mushrooms
    • 1 cup chopped shallots
    • 2 cups kale measured loosely
    • 2 tablespoons thyme leaves only
    • 1 cup almond meal
    • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
    • Himalayan pink salt to taste
    • Your favorite oil for sauteing veggies or veggie broth if not using oil
    • 4-5 cups arugula about ½ cup per burger

    Miso Balsamic Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoons chickpea miso or can use a white miso for a soy version
    • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Cook black rice in a rice cooker or on stovetop using broth making sure to measure the amounts of each.
    • Wash and chop mushrooms, shallots and kale. Sauté in pan using oil or veggie broth until mushrooms have released some liquid. Set aside to cool. 
    • Once cool, put in a food processor with the thyme and pulse until chunky. Do not puree into a mush or paste.
    • Next add mixture into a large bowl. Add the cooked rice to the bowl, along with the almond meal, flax seed and salt. You can also pulse the rice in the food processor before you add it to the bowl if you want it a little smoother. Mix everything well. Taste and add more salt if needed, but it shouldn’t need much if you cooked the rice with broth.
    • Shape into 4 inch patties, then cook on stove top over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until browning (depending on stove). Make sure to keep pan covered to help the burger cook throughout.
    • Check every few minutes to prevent burning, should be slightly browned when ready. Let sit for a few minutes after cooked to help burger get more stable before eating.
    • To make Miso Balsamic Arugula topping, combine miso and balsamic until mixed well. Toss with arugula.
    • Serve burgers on sprouted wheat or gluten free buns. Top with Miso Balsamic Arugula. Serve with Truffle Curly Fries.

    Notes

    • You can sub another gluten free (or non gluten free) flour, such as oat flour, for the almond meal if you need this nut free. It helps bind the burgers, so if you omit entirely they won’t hold together as well.
    • You can use water instead of broth, but broth makes it more flavorful. These get more stable in texture as they cool so allow them to sit for a few minutes before eating.
    • The Miso Balsamic Dressing makes enough for all 9 burgers, so cut both that and the arugula based on how many burgers you are eating.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1770IUVitamin C: 21.9mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2.3mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Emily Kemp

      August 31, 2018 at 2:15 am

      I've never made a burger with rice before, great idea!

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    2. Laura

      July 04, 2015 at 11:24 am

      Loved these!! I subbed spinach for the kale since that's all I had. Curious if you have frozen these before for later use? Not sure if they freeze better before cooking or after.

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 04, 2015 at 6:07 pm

        Hi Laura! Spinach is a great sub. So glad you liked them! I have frozen them and I like to freeze my burgers raw. Whenever I want to cook one I simply put it on the counter about 30 minutes or so before I want to cook it. It sometimes takes a little longer to cook, depending on how much it has defrosted. Thanks so much for commenting!

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    3. Carrie

      May 24, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Ok so I just made these for dinner, let's just say wow what a delicious perfect burger patty! I used onions instead of mushrooms and I added a little garlic powder and did BBQ sauce on the bun my husband was in heaven!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        May 24, 2015 at 10:20 pm

        Thanks so much Carrie! So happy to hear you liked them. We love burgers and I love creating them! Any time the husband is pleased with a recipe I know it's a win! Thanks for being here!

        Reply
    4. danielle

      August 26, 2014 at 7:51 am

      this looks amazing! how can i replace the almond meal if im allergic to almonds/seeds? (not flaxseeds)

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      • veggiesdontbite

        August 26, 2014 at 8:03 am

        Hi! You can easily replace with another flour, like oat flour. Or you can even use more flax meal. Either way should work as it's just used to help bind the burgers!

        Reply
    5. Kaitlin @ The Garden Grazer

      June 27, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Had to stop and say hi!! I've been exploring your site and LOVE it!! 🙂 So many awesome looking recipes - including this one with some of my very favorite things 😀 Keep up the great work Sophia!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        June 27, 2014 at 9:19 am

        Thank you so much Kaitlin! I really appreciate all your kind words. Thanks for following!

        Reply
    6. Ana

      June 27, 2014 at 12:58 am

      I may never be able to eat a boring burger again!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        June 27, 2014 at 7:23 am

        Lol! Thank you for following!

        Reply
    7. Dina

      June 26, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      It sounds like a great combination of different ingredients and tastes, I like to try this soon.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        June 26, 2014 at 9:09 pm

        I'll make you some soon! You'll love black rice!

        Reply
    8. Jo from yummyvege

      June 26, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      I'm intrigued by the chickpea miso - don't think I've heard of that before. Sounds like a great burger though, will try it soon.

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      • veggiesdontbite

        June 26, 2014 at 2:04 pm

        Thank you! Chickpea miso is awesome! I am not anti soy, but I love that there is a non soy option. And it tastes great! Let me know if you try them out!

        Reply

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