8 Epic Veggie Burger Recipes (2024)

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8 Epic Veggie Burger Recipes 1.Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers 2.Butternut Black Bean Burgers 3.Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Jalapeño and Zucchini 4.Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers 5.Black Bean Veggie Burgers with Chipotle Honey Mustard 6.Vegetarian Cajun Chickpea Sweet Potato Burgers 7.Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers 8.Homemade Mexican Veggie Burgers with Taco Aioli :: PIN IT FOR LATER :: side dishes to serve with veggie burgers hungry for more veggie burger recipes? Jenn Laughlin FAQs

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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!

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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About The Author:

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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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.

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What makes veggie burgers stick together? ›

Eggs are the most common and effective binder, and egg replacers are an excellent alternative for vegan burgers. Other common binders include wheat germ, bread crumbs, oats, and ground flaxseeds. These are dry ingredients, though the recipe's other ingredients often add just enough moisture to make a sufficient binder.

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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.

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What veggie burgers do McDonald's use? ›

McPlant® A vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat® featuring vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan alternative to cheese in a sesame seed bun.

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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.

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How do you keep veggie burgers from being mushy? ›

Refrigeration – After you've formed your patties, refrigerate (or freeze) them for an hour or two. This will give the breadcrumbs time to absorb some of the moisture in the burger, making them more apt to stay together during cooking.

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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.

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Why did McDonald's stop making veggie burgers? ›

At its height, the chain's vegan-friendly burger—dubbed the McPlant—was served in 600 restaurants from February to August of 2022 as a test for future markets. Due to slow sales, the burger was not greenlit for a nationwide expansion plan, forcing plant-based patrons to get scrappy when it came to ordering.

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What is a veggie burger with bacon called? ›

A veggie burger with bacon on top, or as it's known in sandwich circles, "The Hypocrite."

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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.

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What can I add to my burger to make it taste better? ›

Adding a fried egg takes any burger to the next level.

Adding fried egg ups the protein level and the flavor of any burger. When you bite or cut into the burger, the runny egg yolk acts almost like a sauce. To really make this brunch-ready burger pop, add some bacon, special sauce, and just a touch of salt and pepper.

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How do you make premade burgers taste better? ›

Even though your beef patties are already rich in flavor, a bit of seasoning will never go amiss. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on both sides of your frozen patty. Remember, it's better to start with less seasoning — you can always add more to taste after cooking.

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