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

How to make a veggie burger taste better? ›

Slice up some onions and (optional) beets thinly. The onions help to keep the burgers moist and add steam and flavour during cooking. If you don't like onions, try sliced mushrooms. Spices like garlic powder and a good barbecue sauce are also important for that authentic barbecue flavour.

What are the challenges or drawbacks to the Morningstar Farms veggie burger? ›

  • This product is not certified organic [read more]
  • Contains ingredients that may contribute small amounts of unhealthy artificial trans fats: Canola Oil and Corn Oil [read more]
  • This product contains added sugar ingredients: Sugars [read more]
  • Rice-based ingredients may contain arsenic [read more]

What is a veggie burger patty made of? ›

A veggie burger is a hamburger made with a patty that does not contain meat, or the patty of such a hamburger. The patty may be made from ingredients like beans (especially soybeans and tofu), nuts, grains, seeds, or fungi such as mushrooms or mycoprotein.

What is a good binder for veggie burgers? ›

The binding agents are essential for ensuring your veggie burger stays intact during cooking. 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.

What makes veggie burgers taste like meat? ›

Researchers at Impossible Foods discovered that by adding heme to their plant-based burgers, they could capture a lot of the aromas we associate with meat. They call it their "magic ingredient," and, combined with yeast extract, it does seem to do a pretty good job.

What to use instead of egg 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.

How do you jazz up a veggie burger? ›

Smoked paprika and sriracha make these burgers smoky and spicy. Finely chopped garlic and shallots add depth of flavor. Crushed walnuts give them a meaty bite. Short grain brown rice, panko bread crumbs, and ground flaxseed help these burgers hold together.

Why are my veggie burgers mushy? ›

Adequate bread crumbs or oatmeal are required to soak in the moisture from the potato, beans, veggies, and whatever else goes into your veggie burger. Skimp on the bread crumbs and you'll be met with mush (I know from experience!).

What is the difference between a plant burger and a veggie burger? ›

Key Differences. To make a Plant-based burger patty, certain plant parts like starch and protein get extracted and isolated. Then, those parts get combined to make a product similar to meat. Veggie burgers simply combine things like beans with vegetables using binders.

What is Mcdonald's veggie burger made of? ›

Description. The vegetarian-based burger contains a battered and breaded patty which is made of peas, corn, carrots, green beans, onions, potatoes, rice and spices, served in a sesame toasted bun with eggless mayonnaise and lettuce.

Are Morningstar Garden veggie burgers healthy? ›

YES? Many veggie burgers are made from vegetables, whole grains, and legumes (like beans or lentils). These are good-for-you ingredients that provide fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals. Packaged veggie burgers (like Morning Star Farms or Boca) can also be a part of a healthy eating plan.

How to make a store-bought veggie burger better? ›

Stuff it with cheese.

Cheese improves everything, including purchased veggie burgers. Slice the patty in half crosswise and fill it with you choice of cheese, like shredded cheddar or crumbled feta. Then grill the patty so the cheese melts into a gooey layer.

How to jazz up veggie burgers? ›

Smoked paprika and sriracha make these burgers smoky and spicy. Finely chopped garlic and shallots add depth of flavor. Crushed walnuts give them a meaty bite. Short grain brown rice, panko bread crumbs, and ground flaxseed help these burgers hold together.

How do you make frozen veggie burgers taste good? ›

To enhance the flavor of a frozen veggie burger, you can add various toppings or condiments. Consider adding sliced avocado, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, or your favorite sauces like barbecue or sriracha mayo. Don't forget to add some fresh lettuce, tomato, and pickles for a refreshing crunch.

How can I make my burgers more flavorful? ›

Burger seasoning doesn't have to be fancy to really add a lot of depth of flavor to your homemade hamburgers. For our simple burger seasoning mix we use paprika (smoked and sweet), onion powder, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, salt, and just a tiny pinch of cayenne.

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