This easy wild rice burger recipe is filled with textures and balanced smoky flavors. You won’t even realize it is meatless, gluten free, and low FODMAP. It is my favorite vegetarian burger of all time!
We love having delicious sandwich recipes for easy lunches or quick dinners! The ability to customize your sandwich, like stacked club sandwiches or Cuban steak sandwiches. Not to mention wild rice burgers for Meatless Mondays on your meal plan.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Veggie Burger Recipe Without Beans
- Make Ahead and Freeze!
- Recipe Inspiration From Restaurants in Duluth, Minnesota - the city that holds my heart!
Featured Ingredients
- Cooked Wild Rice - A nutty, smoky flavored rice. A Minnesota pantry staple.
- Eggs - Hold the burgers together.
- Mushrooms - Adds a meaty texture with an umami flavor.
- Mayonnaise - Adds moisture, flavor, and helps hold the burgers together.
- Mashed Potato Flakes - A great gluten free option to add filling to the burgers.
- Spices: Ground Cumin, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika - A balanced flavor profile.
- Liquid Smoke - Adds a delicious, smoky flavor to burgers without the need for grilling.
See the recipe card for the exact measurements and complete instructions.
Selected ingredients are based on guidance on current serving sizes measured by the Monash University Food App and FODMAP Friendly App at the time of publishing. As always, follow your gut and modify as needed.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Grab a medium-sized mixing bowl. Crack the eggs and whisk them until they are beaten.
Step 2: Next, add the cooked and drained wild rice, chopped canned mushrooms, mayonnaise, mashed potato flakes, ground cumin, kosher salt, ground black pepper, paprika, and liquid smoke. Stir until combined.
Step 3: Place plastic wrap over the hamburger patty maker. This will help release the wild rice burger easily once it's formed.
Add ½ cup of the wild rice burger mixture to the patty maker. For a larger burger, add 1 cup. Press the burger into the mold.
Step 4: In a large skillet, warm a tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-low heat. When the pan is heated, place the burger patty in it. Cook until it turns golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Once the burger patty is seared, it will flip easily without crumbling. Even if it does fall apart, it will still taste great! Avoid moving it during cooking.
When golden brown, carefully turn it over and cook the other side for 5 - 8 minutes until that side is also golden. If you plan to add a slice of provolone cheese, do so now. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
Tips
Even More Flavor - Cook the wild rice in vegetable stock.
Wild Rice Sliders - Use ¼ cup of wild rice mixture to make sliders!
No Burger Mold? - Use a wide-mouth mason jar cover.
Burgers Not Holding Together? Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for a bit.
Ingredient Swaps
- Gluten Free Panko Crumbs - If you don’t have mashed potato flakes, use gluten free panko crumbs.
- Kewpie Mayonnaise - Use a rich, egg yolk mayonnaise instead of traditional mayo.
- Want to use fresh mushrooms? They will work, just dice them finely.
Toppings and Bun Options
I love topping wild rice burgers with a slice of melted provolone cheese, a slice of tomato, green leafy lettuce, and drizzled with BBQ sauce. However, the options for toppings and ways to enjoy them are endless!
- Pub House Style Burger: Top with homemade BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon.
- Tex-Mex Burger: Top with Mexican Ranch Dressing, pepper jack cheese, and a scoop of homemade guacamole.
- Breakfast Inspired Burger: Top with a fried egg, cheddar cheese, and secret smash burger sauce.
Bun Options:
- Brioche Buns
- Gluten Free Hamburger Buns
- Toasted Multi-Grain Wheat Bread: Like a patty melt, that is how the Duluth Grill serves its version of a wild rice burger.
- Lettuce Wraps: Using Butter Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce, or Iceberg Lettuce
- Burger Bowl: With chopped lettuce and burger toppings
FAQs
Sure! Drain it well before using.
Absolutely! It is great to give the rice a chance to cool down.
Add a bit more mashed potato flakes if the burger patties feel too wet.
Chill the mixture before forming into patties.
Yes! The flat top grill is a great option for cooking burgers outside!
Storing and Reheating
Store: Keep leftover burgers covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Place a leftover burger in a skillet over low heat until warm. Or microwave the patty until warm.
Freeze: Keep chilled burgers in a freezer-friendly container with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between each patty to prevent sticking. Defrost before reheating.
What To Serve With Wild Rice Burgers
Serve burgers with roasted baby potatoes and a carrot ribbon salad as a side dish, which offers a bright, flavorful crunch that complements the wild rice burgers. A burger patty also makes a great burger bowl.
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Recipe
Wild Rice Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup 8 ounces wild rice, uncooked (Note 1)
- 3 cups vegetable stock (Note 2)
- 3 large whole eggs
- 8 ounces canned mushrooms drained and diced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup mashed potato flakes (Note 3)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- avocado oil for cooking
- Serving: hamburger buns or lettuce wraps
- Toppings: provolone cheese, butter lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced avocados, BBQ sauce or hot sauce
Instructions
Make In Advance:
- In a medium saucepan with a cover, bring the vegetable stock up to a boil. Once boiling, add the wild rice. Stir. Add the cover and turn the heat down to low and simmer for 35-45 minutes. Once cooked, drain and refrigerate.
To Make The Burgers:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs. Whisk until beaten.
- To the eggs, add the cooled, cooked wild rice, diced mushrooms, mayonnaise, mashed potato flakes, ground cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika and liquid smoke. Stir until well combined.
- For easy clean up, place a piece of plastic wrap over a hamburger patty maker. Add ½ cup of the wild rice mixture into the burger maker. Press and form it into a burger patty.
- In a large skillet, add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil. Turn the heat to medium low. Once the oil is hot, add the wild rice burger patty. Cook for 4-7 minutes or until golden brown. Gently turn with a spatula. Cook the other side for 4-7 minutes. If adding cheese, place a slice on top of the patty and cover. Remove once melted.
- Serve the burger patties on hamburger buns, lettuce wraps, or bunless with toppings like BBQ sauce or hot sauce, melted provolone cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato - or use whatever you love.
Venessa Mandelkow says
We cannot decide if we love BBQ sauce or dijon mustard as our favorite sauce for these wild rice burgers!