13 Veggie Burger Recipes to Cook Now or Freeze for Later
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If you’re on the hunt for great veggie burger recipes, we’re going to assume that you’re not just looking for toppings to pile onto store-bought patties. While frozen veggie burgers are always handy to have around, and we’ve tasted our way through the various plant-based meat options, too, we believe that making your own meatless burgers can be a revelation. Customizing your patties with your preferred flavors, textures, and spice means your signature plant-based burger is exactly how you like it. And yes, the veggie burger recipes below offer topping inspiration as well, because a great chowchow or chipotle mayo can absolutely elevate the meal.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow1/13Chickpea-Mushroom Veggie Burgers
Looking for veggie burger recipes that can be prepped and stashed in your freezer? Maybe it's your first time making your own vegetarian burgers at home? This version is a great place to start. The gluten-free patties include mushrooms, cooked chickpeas, quinoa, tahini, miso, and a little oat flour, plus garlic powder and smoked paprika for savory flavor that's sure to please meat eaters and vegetarians alike.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton3/13Black-Eyed Pea Burgers With Creamy Barbecue Sauce and Chowchow
Photo by Kyla Zanardi.4/13Seared Falafel Burgers
These shortcut Egyptian-style falafels are made with frozen edamame and peas instead of the traditional fava beans. (Yes, they’re herby, too, packed with parsley, cilantro, dill, and mint, plus cumin, caraway, and minced garlic cloves.) Sear the patties to maximize the crunchy surface and pair them with buttery brioche burger buns.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Sue Li6/13Lentil Burgers
French green or brown lentils add chew and protein to these patties, which are dressed with lemony, garlicky yogurt.
Photo Alex Lau, food styling by Chris Morocco, prop styling by Emily Eisen7/13Easiest-Ever Grilled Veggie Burgers
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks9/13Veggie Burgers With Zucchini and Corn
Bright zucchini, sweet frozen corn, nutty millet, and creamy white beans add flavor and texture to these summery grilled burgers. Top the cooked burgers with a mix of mayonnaise, lime zest, fresh lime juice, and basil. While the total time here is just over an hour, you can make the burger mixture ahead and cook the frozen patties over medium-high heat on your grill (or in a skillet).
Photo by Evi Abeler10/13Sweet Potato Avocado Burger
Cookbook author Candace Kumai mixes roasted sweet potatoes, rolled oats, raw walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal to make these burger patties, then tops them with avocado and kale. Use a vegan variation of Worcestershire sauce if you’re serving to folks who keep their diet plant-based.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Catherine Campbell Pearson13/13Black Bean Smash Burger
