6 Veggie Burger Recipes (Vegan) (2024)

February 15, 2017February 15, 2017

The first time I made a homemade veggie burger I was shocked how easy it was. My friend Misty invited me to her place. I happened to be with my dad when she called so when I told him I was going to make veggie burgers he invited himself along. They were so good. That was over 10 years ago so I don’t remember exactly what we did but I’m guessing it was just beans, bread crumbs and spices.

Tips:

When making veggie burgers if things aren’t holding together then add either 1 TB of water and/or 1 TB bread crumbs at a time until things start to hold shape.
Most of these recipes just needed 1 TB oil for frying patties in the skillet. Baking would work well too.
ADD SPICES or GRILLED ONION to any of these recipe!!! I was too lazy which meant that I missed out on extra deliciousness.
I love whole foods brand Italian bread crumbs because they’re seasoned (and vegan). Vegan bread crumbs may be hard find. Feel free to process panko into crumbs in your food processor. If using plain crushed panko then you’ll need to add extra salt and spices to your recipe.

You can use a food processor on any of these recipes to chop everything finer and faster (and mash beans) but I didn’t feel like washing my food processor after each recipe so I just chopped with a knife and mashed with a fork.

*For the LAZIEST of veggie burgers just use 1 can of refried beans (no mashing needed!) and bread crumbs til it holds shape.

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Cook quinoa
Mash beans with fork
Mash cooked quinoa, beans, tomato pasta and spices in a mixing bowl. Form into patties.
Fry in skillet with 1 TB oil. Once one side is golden flip and add vegan cheese. Add a dash of water to the skillet and put a lid top to melt the vegan cheese with steam.
Plate on burger bun and top with tomato sauce and olives. ENJOY

Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Burger
I should have used more cauliflower but I really wasn’t trying to make 50 burgers. Speaking of shoulds, I should have chopped the cauliflower into smaller pieces before roasting. I LOVE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER. It’s my fav. I forgot how rad it was since I’m grilling everything these days with the Foreman. This was inspired by One Green Planet’s recipe.

1cup cauliflower (or more) + 1/2 TB oil, salt, 1/2 cup cooked lentils (100 grams), 3 TB bread crumbs, 2-4 TB water (add slowly, might not need all), 1 TB oil for frying

Chop cauliflower then coat in oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes or til the edges darken. My small batch took 25 minutes but large batches usually take 45 minutes.
Mash lentils and add roasted cauliflower. Mix bread crumbs in and form patties.
Fry in a skillet with 1 TB oil until each side is golden. ENJOY

Vegan Green Vegetable Burger – No Bean – Kale, Broccoli, Peas
Because these are bean-free burgers these are not super hardy. If you’re looking for a filling meal that is light make these. If you want green burgers with more bulk add mashed beans to this. I added fresh onion but maybe grilled onion would have added more flavor. I would totally make these again. This was inspired by Vegan Heaven’s recipe.

1/2 cup frozen peas, 1/2 cup frozen kale, 1 cup frozen broccoli, slice of onion, 10 TB bread crumbs (.6 cup), 2 TB water or so, 1 TB oil

Cook veggies. I threw all of mine on the thrift store Foreman for 10 minutes but you can boil, microwave or whatever.
Add cooked veggies to a food processor and pulse with onion til chunky. Move to a mixing bowl.
Mix burger veggies with bread crumbs. I added bread crumbs and water slowly til it started to hold shape. Form patties.
Fry in a skillet with 1 TB oil til golden on each side. ENJOY

Vegan Zucchini Burger
Really good! I was worried that I hadn’t chopped the zucchini enough but it all worked out. I love zucchini. It’s super voluminous. Zucchini is how to double your meal for little calories. This was inspired by Vegan Sandra‘s recipe.

1/2 cup zucchini (about 1/2 med zucchini, 110 grams), 1/2 can great northern beans (166 grams), 2 TB bread crumbs

Chop & dice zucchini into small pieces
Mash beans
Mix beans, zucchini and bread crumbs together. If it doesn’t hold a paste then add a TB water and/or TB of bread crumbs at a time til it holds shape.
Form patties and fry in skillet til golden on each side in oil. ENJOY

Vegan Hawaiian Pineapple Jalapeno Burger
Sweet and spicy!!! Throw on some BBQ sauce. Holy hell. This was my fav! The canned pineapple were kind of lacking but damn is it cheaper than fresh. No ideal but I’m richer for it. This recipe was inspired by Connoisseurus Veg.

1/2 can chickpeas (124 grams), 1 TB water, 1 TB pineapple juice (optional), 3 pineapple slices (100 grams), jalapeno, 2 TB bread crumbs

Mash chickpeas with 1 TB water if you have kind of dried beans. Mine came from a can but were somewhat dry. If you have pinto or great northern you may not need water.
Feel free to add a 1 TB of pineapple juice to the beans
Chop pineapple and jalapeno. Add to beans.
Mix everything up with bread crumbs and form patties
Fry burgers in oil on a skillet til brown on both sides. ENJOY

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.

How do you keep veggie burgers from being 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!).

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What is a good egg substitute for veggie burgers? ›

If you're vegan, there's a great alternative: flaxseed meal. This substitution often appears in vegan baking recipes but works just as much magic here. To replicate 1 large egg, mix 1 tablespoon flaxseed with 2 to 3 tablespoons water and let sit for a few minutes. Add to the veggie burger mix just as you would an egg.

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Why do homemade veggie burgers fall apart? ›

Without a binder, your burger might completely crumble and fall apart the second it hits the grill or when you bite into it. → Follow this tip: Veggie burgers need a sturdy binder to hold everything together. This can be anything from eggs to a mixture of ground flax and water, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, or oats.

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How do you bind burgers without eggs? ›

What can you use to bind burgers instead of egg? In theory, you could use bread crumbs—I recommend using coarse, crustless fresh white bread crumbs—or even grated Parmesan cheese. The best way of getting your burgers to hold together is by using a medium grind 80% beef 20% fat ground chuck and a burger press.

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What is the best vegan binder for veggie burgers? ›

Use Silken Tofu, a Flax Egg, or Aquafaba as a Vegan Binder.

It is nice and thick, firms up similarly to how an egg cooks, and it's almost impossible for anything to fall apart when using it.

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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.

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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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How do you add flavor to a veggie burger? ›

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.

What do vegans use to bind instead of eggs? ›

Flax Egg's are probably my FAVORITE egg substitute. They are made by combining ground flaxseed (must be ground) with water and letting it sit about 5 minutes until thickened. Using a Flax egg really replicates the consistency and texture of an egg and acts as a great binding ingredient.

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

While both options may contain veggies, the key difference between vegan burgers and veggie burgers is that vegan burgers are made from a protein and are made to mimic the flavor and texture of actual meat while veggie burgers are not meant to evoke meat properties at all.

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What is the best binder for burgers? ›

If they aren't bound well, the patties will start to fall apart as soon as you start cooking them. 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.

How do you keep burgers from breaking apart? ›

We recommend simply shaping the beef into a vague burger shape with the least amount handling as possible. Or if you'd rather work smarter than harder, you can also use a stuffed burger press like the Big Boy Burger Binder, which shapes the perfect burger every time. Go easy on the flipping too.

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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.

How do you keep burgers from crumbling? ›

Try to work as efficiently as possible and avoid squeezing too hard, since overworking the beef is a big reason why burgers fall apart. If you don't want to grill them right away, however, throw them in the fridge while you wait – colder burgers are less likely to break down when you cook them.

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What can I put in my burgers so they don't fall apart? ›

It's not necessary to add binders like eggs or breadcrumbs to the ground beef when making burger patties. These can actually make the patties too dense and lead to them falling apart on the grill. Simply season the ground beef with salt and pepper before forming the patties.

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