8 Epic Veggie Burger Recipes (2024)

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Published: May 29, 2017Updated: April 8, 2022Author: Jenn Laughlin

Making a totally crave-worthy veggie burger is easier than you think! Here are 8 epic tried and true veggie burger recipes that we just can’t get enough of!

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We’re kicking things off today with a weeks worth of veggie burger recipes!

They’re fabulous sandwiched betweena fluffy bakery bun, crumbled atop a big leafy green salad, or stuffed insidefluffy baked sweet potato with all your favorite fixin’s. Anything goes! You can even try your hand at a lettuce wrap burger bun that’s entirely gluten-free!

Even better? They’re all 100% freezer friendly too! Make some for now, and squirrel a few away for later.

8 Epic Veggie Burger Recipes

These tasty plant-based veggie patties are our all-time favorites!

1.Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers

These buffalo chickpea veggie burgers area total roundhouse kick to the tastebuds in the most amazing way possible. These burgers have some serious skills.You can make them super duper spicy and thoroughly assault your tastebuds or keep them on the mild side with some serious buffalo flavor.

Just whatever you do,make them right meow!

2.Butternut Black Bean Burgers

Say hello to your new favorite veggie burger! These butternut black bean burgers are flavorful, filling, and freaking awesome. On top of that? They’re probably THE most popular veggie burger recipe on my blog!

3.Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Jalapeño and Zucchini

These are my spiciest (and sassiest!) veggie burgers yet! Spicy chickpea veggie burgers with jalapeño and zucchini, topped with a tasty honey-lime slaw and a fast + fierySriracha mayo.

4.Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

My Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers are quick, easy, and a total crowd pleaser! Each veggie burgeris vegan, gluten-free,freezer-friendly and 100% delicious!

They feature a pumpkin and white bean fusion laced with bold, smoky chipotle peppers and a blend of spices. It’s not quite spicy (though you can amp up the heat and make it spicy!) but is certainly intense! These tasty veggie burgers have a duo of chipotle flavor in both the burger and the sauce and are topped with a delicate mountain of greens and a buttery avocado smash.

5.Black Bean Veggie Burgers with Chipotle Honey Mustard

These smoky chipotle Black Bean Veggie Burgersare bold andfull offlavor! Loadedwith veggies and topped with an irresistible homemade chipotle honey mustard sauce, they’ll impress vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!

Of course we can’t discuss the awesomeness of these black beanburgers withouttalkig about thesauce. It’s straight-up marriage material. On a whim I branched out from my default Chipotle Aioli (also deliciously awesome) and chipotletized my husband’s honey mustard recipe. Cue fireworks!

6.Vegetarian Cajun Chickpea Sweet Potato Burgers

This zesty cajun spin on my classic Sweet Potato Chickpea Burger is something you’re going to want in your life, stat. Flecked with the foodie equivalent of the holy trinity and spiced to zesty perfection, these veggie burgers are full of flavor and easily compliment a number of dietary needs.

Swap out the egg anduse a flax eggto make them vegan and for a meal that’s gloriously gluten-free, crumble them over salads, spuds, or slap them on your favorite GF bun!

7.Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers

To date, these bad boys are in heavy rotation in our home. They are fantastic every which way. I’ll slap them on a burger bun one day, crumble them over a salad the next, and even stuff them in a sweet potato for a tasty veggie smorgasbord! There are almost always a batch in my freezer and my friends can’t stop raving about them! *cue happy dance* Needless to say, they’re a hit!

8.Homemade Mexican Veggie Burgers with Taco Aioli

My healthy homemade Mexican Veggie Burgers are fun, filling, and downright tasty! They’re also gloriously gluten-free and topped with the most delicious taco aioli, rendering them totally crave-worthy!

Make some for now, freeze some for later, and pass these along to friends and family if you’re feeling particularly charitable. Friends don’t let friends eat questionably processed veggie burgers.

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These super-satisfying veggie burger recipes are nothing short of amazing.

Get one in your face pronto!

side dishes to serve with veggie burgers

  • Garden Veggie Tortellini Pasta Salad
  • Chopped Cauliflower Broccoli Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
  • Homestyle Macaroni Salad
  • Bacon Sriracha Potato Salad
  • Greek Quinoa Bowls

hungry for more veggie burger recipes?

My Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burgers are piled high with tasty vegetarian toppings and topped with a spicy Sriracha mayo!

I also make the most amazing homemade White Bean Burgers that are great for meal prep and totally freezer-friendly too!

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Jenn Laughlin

Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.

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FAQs

What binds a veggie burger together? ›

Common binding agents include flax eggs (a mixture of ground flaxseed and water), chia seeds, mashed potatoes, tapioca flour, or even your favorite nut butter. These ingredients help hold everything together and prevent your burger from crumbling.

What is the healthiest veggie burger? ›

Best: Hilary's Fiesta Black Bean Veggie Burgers

The main ingredients are black beans and whole-grain millet, but this burger also has sweet potatoes, red pepper, kale, and other nutritious ingredients. The combo of high fiber and protein is sure to make this a satisfying option for a plant-forward meal.

How can I make my veggie burger better? ›

Spices and tomato paste: Smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper combine to make these burgers a little smoky and incredibly delicious. Tomato paste adds color, sweetness, and an umami flavor to the burgers (highly recommended!). Cooked rice: Adds more texture to the veggie burgers.

How do you get vegan burgers to stick together? ›

Common veggie burger binders include eggs, flax egg, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, oats, miso paste, or even water.

What helps homemade burgers stick together? ›

Bind the patty together

If you're going for a leaner meat or adding bulky ingredients (eg spring onions, onions, chillies), add an egg and a handful of breadcrumbs to bind the burgers.

What can you use instead of eggs in veggie burgers? ›

To replicate 1 large egg, mix 1 tablespoon flaxseed with 2 to 3 tablespoons water and let sit for a few minutes.

What is a good binder for patties? ›

The most commonly used binding agent for hamburger patties is eggs. They work well with ground meat and are easy to incorporate into the rest of your ingredients.

What are the best vegetables for burgers? ›

You can grill or sauté fruits and vegetables, or simply clean, chop and add to your burger.
  • Fruits: pineapple, mango, apples, peaches, pears, avocado.
  • Vegetables: tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, leaf lettuce, spinach, kale, chard, arugula, peppers, onions, squash, corn, eggplant, artichokes, sprouts, zucchini.

What are the drawbacks of a veggie burger? ›

Downsides of plant-based meat alternatives

Some highly processed products, such as those from Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger, are just as high in total and saturated fat as their meat counterparts. The burgers even contain more sodium than a single beef patty, which may not support heart health ( 12 , 18 , 19 ).

Is it okay to eat veggie burgers everyday? ›

NO? Store-bought veggie burgers may have a reasonable amount of calories per serving, but the sodium can be pretty high in some brands. In a recent veggie burger taste test, I found varieties containing as many as 390 milligrams of sodium per patty; that's 17% of the recommended daily amount.

What veggie burger has the most protein? ›

Protein. Interestingly, five veggie burgers contain more protein than the beef patty, with Dr. Praeger's All American Veggie Burger and Sweet Earth Awesome Burger tied for the most plant-based protein at 28 grams. Seven veggie burgers analyzed have at least 20 grams of protein, and 12 pack 15 or more grams of protein.

Why are my veggie burgers mushy? ›

Raw vegetables, while delicious, hold a lot of water. And when added to veggie burgers, these vegetables release all that moisture during cooking, which can make for an especially mushy burger.

What makes veggie burgers taste like meat? ›

Soy protein is still the plant protein that delivers the most meat-like taste and texture. Since it has been used for decades now, a lot of research has been done and its texturization process has been further improved.

Do you put cheese on a veggie burger? ›

In a veggie burger, cheese can act as an amazing binding agent while adding great flavour and texture. You can even use pre-shredded cheese for quick preparation!

What ingredient is used to bind burgers? ›

The very low fat content of the hamburger probably has something to do with it, but there are a couple of tricks you can use: Add 1 egg yolk per pound of hamburger. It won't add appreciably to the fat content and will bind the meat beautifully.

What can I add to burgers to hold them together? ›

My rule of thumb for helping burgers stick together on the grill:
  1. Add 1 egg per pound of meat.
  2. Add 1/4 cup bread crumbs per pound of meat.
  3. Let patties rest in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before grilling.
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What is a good vegan binder? ›

Chia seeds

Similar to flax seeds, chia seeds can be mixed with water and left to thicken, creating what is commonly called a chia egg. The gel-like texture of a chia egg makes this a brilliant binder.

What is a vegan binder? ›

Flaxseed (aka linseed)

Ground flaxseed emulates eggs' binding qualities in breads, cakes, muffins, cookies, burgers, and vegan meatballs.

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