If you are just switching to a vegan diet or have been a vegan for years, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on eating burgers! There are many different recipes for vegan burgers. Some people like to make their own burgers from scratch, while others prefer a pre-made mix. There are endless possibilities for ingredients, so you can customize your burger however you like.
Below are some recipes for delicious vegan burgers. They all include a full list of ingredients and instructions on how to prepare them. So whether you’re looking for something simple or something more complex, there’s sure to be a recipe here that will satisfy your cravings.
Sweet Potato Burgers
These vegan sweet potato burgers are easy to make. These are great on the grill, in the oven, or even over a campfire. If you can’t find herbed bread crumbs at your local grocery store, use regular bread crumbs and add 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes – peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced (substitute 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- ½ cup herbed bread crumbs
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with cold water and bring them to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash with olive oil, garlic, onion, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper until smooth yet slightly chunky. Fold in bread crumbs. Form into patties about ½-inch thick. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then flip over and bake another 5-10 minutes. Serve immediately with your favorite burger toppings, or freeze them for later use! Makes six burgers.
Black Bean Burgers
This vegan black bean burger is perfect when you’re looking for a hearty burger but don’t want to eat meat. This recipe is quick and straightforward, with only seven ingredients that most people already have in their kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounces) can black beans – drained and rinsed
- 1 cup quinoa
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, mash black beans until no whole beans are left. Then cook your quinoa by adding it to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and let cook until the quinoa turns translucent. Then reduce heat till it becomes tender. Then add flaxseed mixture, spices, and oats. Stir together, then add to mashed black beans. Form into patties (it should make about six burgers). Bake for 20 minutes, flipping burgers over halfway through the baking time, or fry in a pan with olive oil. Then serve immediately with your favorite burger toppings.
