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It can be hard to say no to a big juicy burger, but now you don’t have to! We have so many plant-based burgers to choose from, like the Impossible Burger, the Beyond Burger, and many more from grocery stores to fast food chains. There’s no time like now to be vegan!
You can also easily make your own burgers, to save money, use ingredients you prefer, and make them quickly at home. If you want a tried-and-true vegan burger recipe, to see how easy they can be, we’ve got a lineup for you! Here are 10 delicious, mouth-watering vegan burger recipes for you to make and share at the next BBQ!
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Vegan Burgers at BBQs
If you’ve ever felt out-of-place during celebrations or gatherings centered around grilling and BBQs, fret no more! You can still enjoy BBQ season with vegan and non-vegans alike. All you have to do is buy or make your favorite plant-based burger and plop that patty on the grill! This option is often very inexpensive and is super simple to do.
You can even make some burgers ahead and freeze them, so they’re ready any time you get an invite or a hankering to grill! There are tons of options to try, with all sorts of ingredients, from twists on the classic black bean burger recipe, to ‘chicken’ patties, to even Mediterranean and Indian-inspired flavors! Here are fifteen favorite easy vegan burger recipes:
Spicy Red Bean Burger
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If you love a good spice, you’re going to love these super spicy and flavorful red bean burgers. They’re the perfect healthy alternative to your typical take-out burger and are very inexpensive to make!
Chickpea Quinoa Burger
These chickpea quinoa burgers are protein-packed with amazing, clean, plant-based protein. They’re so easy to make with very simple ingredients and will be ready in about 16 minutes! Perfect for a quick and easy last-minute dinner. Make it gourmet with a heaping pile of roasted mushrooms.
Southwest Black Bean Burger
You can never have enough bean burger recipes! This southwest black bean burger uses classic ingredients that hit the spot every time. You won’t be able to get enough of this savory, spicy burger!
The Easiest Burger You’ll Ever Make – Seriously
If you’ve never made a homemade burger before, this recipe is incredibly simple and would be great as your first. All you’ll need is three base ingredients and you can spice it up to your liking! The options are endless! Enjoy with a classic side of crispy sesame fries.
Vegan Chorizo Burger with Spicy Maple Lime Mayo
These vegan chorizo burgers with spicy maple lime mayo are so full of flavor you’d never guess they’re also super easy to make and gluten-free, too! They pair amazingly with a side of Texas caviar.
White Bean Teriyaki Burger
These White Bean Teriyaki Burgers are bursting with flavor and provide a fun alternative to your regular burger lineup. These burgers are savory and have a delicious umami flavor that pairs well with grilled pineapple and sweet red onions.
Vegan Spicy Black Bean Burger with Sweet Potato
This vegan spicy black bean burger recipe is an easy gluten-free sweet potato black bean burger recipe with delicious Mexican spices. It’s a match made in heaven with these tender sweet potato fries.
Mozzarella Stuffed Vegan Chicken Burgers
A plant based chicken burger with all the flavors of chicken parm! Deliciously crispy and stuffed with melty vegan cheese, this is handheld comfort food for everyone.
Creamy White Bean Burgers
These creamy white bean burgers have a fantastic smooth texture and a savory herb flavor that’s customizable to your craving of the day! Switch up the traditional side with caramelized carrot fries.
The Best Vegan Lentil Burgers
These hearty burgers deliver all the nutritious, protein-packed goodness of lentils disguised as the most delicious burger. It’s filling, flavorful, and downright foolproof to make! If you want to skip the bun, it’d be a dream atop a fresh salad like this roasted beet salad.
Black Bean Bulgar Burgers
If you’re looking for a way to sneak in healthy ingredients to boost your nutritional intake, here’s a delicious way to infuse bulgur into a burger! These burgers are bursting with a citrus and pepper flavor. Serve with a pico de gallo or chipotle white bean dip if you like a bit of spice.
Easy Red Lentil Burger
These tasty, filling patties are simple to whip up and amazingly versatile. They pair magically with a loaded bun laden with creamy avocado mayo or vegan garlic sauce.
Kichari Patties
We have burgers that bring southwest and Mexican flavors, so what about an Indian-inspired patty? These Indian spiced porridge patties would be fantastic on some fluffy naan instead of a bun. You can put a few small patties together, or shape them a bit larger for traditional size.
Falafel
Speaking of non-traditional patties and sandwiches, this Mediterranean-inspired falafel recipe is divine. Bake or air-fry hearty chickpea falafels to serve on pita (or naan) slathered in hummus. It’s like a burger, but fresher! Serve with a delicious side of Mediterranean pearl couscous salad.
BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
Want the juicy BBQ flavors without the traditional patty? This smoky and savory tempeh drenched in flavor brings all the best of BBQ with a bit more lightness and a lot of lip-licking goodness.
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich
Here’s another BBQ-style sandwich if you want something more tender than a patty! Use jackfruit to make a quick smoky-sweet ‘pulled pork’ sandwich. It’s the BBQ favorite that’s impressively vegan! Serve it alongside a crispy coleslaw.
So Many Options!
As you can see from this list, there are many ways to make a vegan burger! You can use all sorts of ingredients, whatever you have on hand, what’s budget-friendly, and the flavors you enjoy. You can bake them, fry them, grill them – whatever your heart desires! Either way, the outcome is a super flavorful and delicious plant-based burger. Let me know which one is your favorite!
