Top 5 Veggie Burger Recipes

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If you’re bored with your diet and having a hard time toning lean muscle then these veggie burger recipes will do the trick. Healthy, satisfying, and low in fat, all 5 of these delicious recipes pack a pretty powerful nutritious punch.

The best part is that you don’t have to be a vegetarian or a full-on vegan to enjoy these burgers. It’s always a good health strategy to add more veggie and vegan options in your diet, in order to increase the plant-based foods you eat. They are a great way to switch things up and you may experience energy benefits as well since your body will expend energy to break down all that fiber.

VEGAN PROTEIN TIP: Before I get to the burger recipes, I want to address an important issue that comes up with vegan diets – protein. Many people think that getting enough protein to build muscle mass is difficult or impossible with a vegan diet. But that’s not the case.

In fact, if you’re smart about it, you can get the same results by eating very little or no animal-based protein. Eating more legumes, brown rice, nuts, and healthy-fat veggies like avocados is a good place to start. But you can also check out this amazing vegan protein for your protein smoothies – Gardenia All Natural Vegan Protein.

Now onto the recipes…

The 5 Best Veggie Burger Recipes

Some of these recipes are pure vegan (marked with a V), while others still contain animal by-products like cheese. For all burgers, you can grill them on a barbecue/indoor grill, or cook them in a frying pan on the stove top (just add a little olive oil).

1. Brown Rice & Mushroom Veggie Burger

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups of cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups of baby white mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of shredded carrots
  • 1 cup of shredded zucchini
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup of whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • Seasoning salt, salt, and pepper as desired

Directions: Boil carrots, zucchini, onion, and mushrooms until tender. Drain and cool for at least 1 hour in the fridge. Then combine with remaining ingredients, grill or pan-fry for about 6 minutes per side, and serve on a whole wheat bun with toppings of choice. Makes 4-6 burgers.

2. Mexican Veggie Burger (V)

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of refried beans
  • 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ of a whit onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of canned corn
  • ¼ cup of cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and diced
  • ½ cup of oatmeal
  • ½ cup of breadcrumbs
  • Salt, pepper, and chili powder as desired

Directions: Combine all ingredients well in a large mixing bowl, and form into patties (using your hands or a small dish for consistency). Allow to cool in the fridge to hold form, overnight if possible. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, and serve on a whole wheat bun with tomato, avocado, and salsa. Makes 6-8 burgers.

3. Mediterranean Veggie Burger

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces of feta cheese (low fat works well)
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 cans of chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and mashed or put in the food processor for a few seconds
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ cup of whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Combine all ingredients well in a large mixing bowl, and form into patties (using your hands or a small dish for consistency). Allow to cool in the fridge to hold form, overnight if possible. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side, and serve on a whole wheat bun with tomato slices and red onion. Makes 4-5 burgers.

4. Sweet Potato & Quinoa Veggie Burger (V)

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium-sized sweet potato, baked
  • ½ cup of quinoa, cooked
  • ½ cup of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons of parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • Salt, pepper, and seasoning salt as desired

Directions: Mash the sweet potato, and combine with remaining ingredients. Form into patties and cool for at least 1 hour in the fridge. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, and serve on a whole wheat bun with roasted red peppers. Makes 6 burgers.

5. Garden Veggie Cheese Burger

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup of grated zucchini
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup of Cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup of cooked brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs (your choice, parsley works well), finely chopped
  • 1 cup of whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 4 egg whites, whisked
  • 1 cup of finely grated low-fat cheddar cheese

Directions: Grill veggies in a frying pan with a little olive oil until tender. Allow them to cool before combining with remaining ingredients (including the cheese). Form into patties, and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side. Makes 6 burgers.

For any of these recipes, you can easily bake your burgers for about 12-15 minutes at 375 degrees, flipping halfway through. Add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!

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