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13 Veggie Burger Recipes to Cook Now or Freeze for Later

Sure, you can buy frozen pucks at the store. But homemade veggie burgers are worth the effort.

May 9, 2023

How to Make Veggie Burgers Photo of mushroom burgers with cheese being placed onto buns with lettuce tomato and onions...

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.

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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow
1/13
Chickpea-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.
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Photo by Jennifer Davick
2/13
Second City Diner Veggie Burger
You don’t need to make beef burgers to get those diner vibes on point. These vegetarian burgers start with rolled oats and chopped mushrooms, onion, and celery. Cook them in the oven on a baking sheet, then crisp up on a griddle on your stovetop for the ultimate texture.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
3/13
Black-Eyed Pea Burgers With Creamy Barbecue Sauce and Chowchow
Creamy black-eyed peas make excellent patties, especially when seasoned with mushroom, miso, tamari, and Scotch bonnet chiles. This recipe is finished off with a sweet-and-tangy barbecue sauce mayo and a spoonful of crunchy chowchow.
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Photo by Kyla Zanardi.
4/13
Seared 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.
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Michelle K. Min
5/13
Miso-Glazed Maitake Mushroom Burgers
Can’t fuss with making patties with grains and beans tonight? Keep it simple instead by searing a cluster of savory maitake or oyster mushrooms until crisped. This is about as easy as homemade veggie burgers get.
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Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Sue Li
6/13
Lentil Burgers
French green or brown lentils add chew and protein to these patties, which are dressed with lemony, garlicky yogurt.
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Photo Alex Lau, food styling by Chris Morocco, prop styling by Emily Eisen
7/13
Easiest-Ever Grilled Veggie Burgers
The vegan patties in this burger recipe go straight from a large bowl to the grill without falling apart��all in about 20 minutes. With that kind of prep time, we’re willing to proclaim this the best veggie burger for weeknights or your next backyard BBQ.
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Photo by Noah Fecks
8/13
Roasted Broccoli Burgers
Roasted broccoli and seitan (plus breadcrumbs and a little cornstarch) add bulk to this vegan burger from chef Tyler Kord. The choice of toppings is up to you—you can’t go wrong with pickles and ketchup, but if you feel like sriracha mayo, we won’t stop you.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
9/13
Veggie 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).
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Photo by Evi Abeler
10/13
Sweet 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.
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Photo by Joff Lee
11/13
Halloumi and Sweet Potato Burgers
Heat up these Haloumi cheese, kale, and sweet potato burgers with a little chile jam on top.
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Hugh Forte
12/13
Mushroom and Brown Rice Veggie Burger
Sara Forte’s meaty chickpea burger incorporates fennel seeds and dates in the food processor along with the chickpeas and mushrooms for a whisper of sweetness. Smear the English muffin buns with hummus before serving and pile with veg like peppery arugula too.
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Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Catherine Campbell Pearson
13/13
Black Bean Smash Burger
Sometimes nothing will do but a smash burger. These thin, cheesy black bean burgers get cooked in a skillet until browned and crispy. Pile them on a bun and don’t skip the shredded lettuce on top. You just might pronounce this the king of veggie burger recipes.
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