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40 Meatless Burger Recipes | Vegetarian and Vegan

You should try a veggie burger because it has fewer calories and more nutrients. Try these 40 plant-based burger recipes today.

Jun 5, 2021

by Megan McFadden

40 Meatless Burger Recipes | Vegetarian and Vegan

Introduction

Summer is finally here. That means burgers are on the grill, bonfires happen, and I still stay inside and pretend nobody exists. If you like burgers, you should try a veggie burger because it has fewer calories and more nutrients.

Try making these 40 plant-based burger recipes today, including but not limited to the following.

Seitan Burger
Grilled Portobello Burger
Vegan Double Cheeseburger
Kidney Bean Burger
Greek Chickpea Burger

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If these burgers sound delicious, check out my blog post on vegan American recipes.

1. Seitan Burger

My sister-in-law brags about the wonders of seitan, but the problem is I don’t have seitan at my local grocery store.

If you have seitan available or feel up to making homemade seitan, make these seitan burgers from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.

2. Grilled Portobello Burger

Did you know that portobello mushrooms can be transformed into tasty burgers? Have some grilled portobello burgers with asparagus with the help of Green Evi.

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You may enjoy my blog post about vegan asparagus recipes.

3. Vegan Double Cheeseburger

Who likes McDonald’s? Then try this vegan double cheeseburger from The Edgy Veg.

4. Kidney Bean Burger

Because of COVID-19, one increasing food trend is making dishes out of what’s already in your pantry. For example, here are some kidney bean burgers, made with regular food staples from VegAnnie.

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5. Greek Chickpea Burger

Chickpeas are an everyday food staple in many vegan and plant-based households. For inspiration, make some Greek chickpea burgers from Connoisseurus Veg.

6. The Best Vegan Burger

Even though saying something is the best is a matter of opinion, Bianca Zapatka has enough popularity as a vegan food blogger to take this claim seriously. If you don’t believe me, try this vegan burger recipe yourself.

7. Lentil Mushroom Burger

Lentils and mushrooms are very versatile foods. If you want to try using them in the same recipe, make lentil mushroom burgers with the help of The Banana Diaries.

8. Awesome Burger

Another famous vegan frozen burger is an Awesome Burger, part of Sweet Earth. Here’s how you prep a vegan Awesome Burger from ElaVegan.

9. Black Bean Rice Burger

A lot of these veggie burgers get their protein from black beans. Try this black bean rice burger from Plant Based and Broke.

10. Teriyaki Mushroom Burger

Who likes Japanese cuisine? If so, you may like these teriyaki mushroom burgers from Sweet Simple Vegan.

11. The Best Damn Vegan Burger

Lauren Toyota has lots of comfort food recipes up her sleeve. One is her vegan burger recipe on her blog called hot for food.

12. Falafel Burger

Falafel became my favorite food after going vegan. Even though I’m not much of a burger person, I would love to try these falafel burgers, a recipe from From My Bowl.

13. Mom’s Veggie Burger

One unique thing about this burger recipe is that it is their mom’s actual recipe, not a vegan version of the original one. Feel the love of this mom’s veggie burger that her daughters share on their blog, Six Vegan Sisters.

14. Citrus Soy Eggplant Burger

I like eggplant but never thought of making it into a burger until recently. Try some citrus soy eggplant burgers from Rabbit and Wolves.

15. Avocado Veggie Burger

Where are my avocado fans? You might like this avocado veggie burger from Eating by Elaine.

16. Miso Mushroom Burger

Miso is from Japanese cuisine that’s made out of fermented soybeans. Have some miso mushroom burgers with the help of Veggiekins.

17. Wild Rice Mushroom Burger

I don’t understand why mushrooms are a major food trend, but I know they taste yummy in vegan clam chowder. Another mushroom recipe worth trying is these wild rice mushroom burgers from Pick Up Limes.

18. Peanut Tofu Burger

Tofu can be made into so many dishes. For instance, here are some peanut tofu burgers from Lazy Cat Kitchen.

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I recommend these tofu recipes.

19. Cajun Black Bean Quinoa Burger

American cuisine is more than junk food. For example, Cajun cuisine originates from Louisiana and consists of dishes like gumbo and jambalaya.

Try this Cajun veggie burger from Vegan Richa.

20. Black Bean Tofu Burger

One concern about vegan burgers is not having eggs to bind them together. With the help of chia eggs (a combination of chia seeds plus water), you can make some tasty black bean tofu burgers that should stay together just fine thanks to Plant Based and Broke.

21. Korean BBQ Burger

Who wants some BBQ sauce with your burgers? Try some Korean BBQ burgers from The Curious Chickpea.

22. Easy Grillable Veggie Burger

No matter how tempting grilled burgers sound, if you’re making both regular and veggie burgers for your BBQ, please make your veggie burgers in a pan to avoid cross-contamination.

Try these veggie burgers from Minimalist Baker.

23. Smoky Black Bean Burger

I’ve heard of smoked ham, like for holiday gatherings, but I never thought of smoking burgers. Have some smoky black bean burgers from Connoisseurus Veg.

24. Kale Pesto Burger

Kale can be added to your food without it tasting super bitter. One example is this kale pesto burger recipe from From My Bowl.

25. Chickpea Burger

If you love sweet potatoes, here’s the burger recipe for you. Grill these sweet potato chickpea burgers from Lazy Cat Kitchen.

26. Butternut Squash Apple Burger

Fall is an excellent time for burgers, especially at college football tailgates. Try some butternut squash apple burgers from Veggies Don’t Bite.

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Here are additional apple recipes and more winter squash recipes.

27. Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger

Nora Cooks has lots of yummy comfort food and dessert recipes. For instance, here’s a sweet potato black bean burger recipe.

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Have more vegan sweet potato recipes.

28. Mediterranean Chickpea Spinach Burger

Who needs some ideas to eat leftover spinach besides salads and green smoothies? Then have some Mediterranean chickpea spinach burgers from ShortGirlTallOrder.

29. Green Monster Veggie Burger

The next couple of burger recipes are great meals to tell picky children that you used food coloring to make these burgers green instead of adding green veggies. The first one is a green monster veggie burger from kiipfit.

30. Broccoli Pea Veggie Burger

Which do you like better: broccoli or peas? Why not have both with this broccoli pea veggie burger from Green Evi?

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If you’re a pea lover, check out my blog post about vegan pea recipes.

31. Bean Oat Burger

I usually associate oats with breakfast with how popular oatmeal is instead of burgers. Try this bean oat burger from Pick Up Limes.

32. Pizza Burger

Pizza is one of the most popular comfort foods in America, so adding that flavor to other dishes makes perfect sense. One idea is to make pizza burgers with the help of Minimalist Baker.

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Please read my blog post about vegan pizza recipes for more pizza inspiration.

33. Regular Burger

Sometimes, you only need a plain old burger with whatever toppings you want to satisfy your craving. Here’s a vegan burger recipe from School Night Vegan.

34. Bánh Mì Black Bean Burger

Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich. Try these bánh mì black bean burgers from Rabbit and Wolves.

35. Beet Burger

For all of the beet lovers out there, this is a recipe for you. Make beet burgers with the help of It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.

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Who wants to make more beet recipes?

36. Za’atar Chickpea Burger

Za’atar is a Middle Eastern seasoning. Have some za’atar chickpea burgers from Vegan Richa.

37. Best Veggie Burger

Love and Lemons is a vegetarian food blog with plenty of vegan and plant-based recipes. For example, here’s a vegan veggie burger.

38. Gochujang Bean Burger

Gochujang is a Korean paste. Try some in this gochujang bean burger recipe from The Curious Chickpea.

39. Green Garden Burger

Remy Park from Veggiekins makes the prettiest vegan food. Try her green garden burgers today.

40. Stuffed Jalapeño Popper Burger

Jalapeños are spicy peppers that are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Have some jalapeño popper burgers from Sweet Simple Vegan.

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If you like Mexican food, you may enjoy my blog post about vegan Mexican recipes.

Conclusion

Burgers mean a lot of things to many people. They remind some of the fun of summer while others reminisce fantastic times with family and friends. I hope you enjoyed this summer blog post about plant-based burger recipes.

Reminder, put on sunscreen, and enjoy the hot outdoors because it won’t last long. Ciao for now!