It's always a good time for a burger, but since store-bought vegan burgers aren't always the healthiest it's best to make your own. Packed with beans, grains, veggies, herbs, and spices, these 19 vegan burger recipes will satisfy your every burger craving and show your tastebuds how good a plant-based burger can be. Fire up the grill (or turn on the stove) and enjoy one of these incredible veggie burger recipes today. Your non-vegan friends will love them, too!
One thing you'll notice about this collection is that beans are a hero ingredient in many great homemade veggie burgers. For more delicious ways to use beans to vegify all sorts of classic meals, check out How to Use Beans as Meat in Any Recipe. Having trouble finding a good oil-free, vegan bun at the store? Try our Homemade Whole Wheat Veggie Thins.
Grilled Mushroom Burgers with Tarragon Crema
Our creamy, cashew-based tarragon dressing takes grilled portobello mushroom burgers to a whole new level. Added bonus: they're ready in just 30 minutes!
Five-Ingredient Veggie Burger
Lime juice and chili powder punch up the flavor of these delectable black bean burgers, while rolled oats help them stick together. Serve with your choice of condiments such as: ketchup, mustard, Cheesy Caesar Dressing, or Vegan Cheesy Sauce.
Sneaky Chickpea Burgers
Carrot and red bell pepper combined with nutritional yeast, tomato paste, and other tasty tidbits make these chickpea patties oh-so-delish. One fan writes, "I have made this recipe for years and it's so, so tasty!"
Chipotle-Lime Black Bean and Jackfruit Burgers
These baked jackfruit burgers feature shredded jackfruit, black beans, and sweet corn, resulting in a robust texture that pairs well with a zesty chipotle-lime sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or weeknight dinners.
“I usually find that veggie burgers are too much work for the results. These are the best burgers we’ve ever had, and well worth the time to make.” —Trisha
“I usually find that veggie burgers are too much work for the results. These are the best burgers we’ve ever had, and well worth the time to make.” —Trisha
Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers
Teriyaki flavored mushroom-rice patties get layered with a tangy carrot pickle and sweet grilled pineapple for a divine marriage of flavors. These work especially well served in lettuce leaves.
Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
A simple ginger-soy marinade transforms meaty portobello mushrooms into a melt-in-your-mouth burger sensations. For more mushroom veggie burger recipes, check out Air-Fryer Portobello Burgers with Thousand Island Aioli and Grilled Mushroom Burgers with Tarragon Crema.
Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers
Take your plant-based BBQ to the next level with these hearty black bean burgers, packed with smoky flavor from paprika and soy sauce. The brown rice and panko create satisfying texture. You can use an outdoor grill or cook them on a grill pan indoors; either way, make sure to cover them as they cook and wait a full 5 minutes before trying to flip them, and they’ll hold their shape beautifully. Serve each patty on a whole wheat bun loaded with your favorite toppings, and you’ve got a meal to remember. Note: One reader had success using rolled oats instead of panko bread crumbs, which is a great option if you’re gluten-free (just be sure to use certified gluten-free oats) or just out of bread crumbs.
“Our go-to meatless burger” —Kurt
“Our go-to meatless burger” —Kurt
Sun-Dried Tomato and Chickpea Sliders
The succulent, veggie-packed patties for these sliders are small in size and big on flavor. For a juicy twist, they're served between balsamic-infused grilled zucchini slices; the combination of the earthy patty with tender grilled zucchini is outstanding.
Lentil Burger Lettuce Wraps
In these exquisite plant-based patties, brown rice, lentils, and a partially blended tomato-veggie mix form a moist and tender patty. Serve with a lemony hummus that takes a few minutes to whip up. One reviewer writes, “Our new favorite plant-based burger recipe.”
15-Minute Lentil Burgers (No Cooking Required!)
These raw vegan black lentil burgers are bursting with bold, smoky flavor and come together in just 15 minutes—no cooking required. Made with sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, walnuts, and chia seeds, they’re a nourishing, protein-packed option that’s perfect for a quick meal on the go.
Bombay Potato Burgers with Cilantro Chutney
Tired of bean burgers? Shake things up with these flavor-packed curry potato burgers. Yukon gold potatoes are mashed with lime, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, then dipped in a cumin-spiced batter and baked until crisp. Served on whole wheat buns with a zesty cilantro chutney (and a hit of sriracha if you're feeling bold), these toothsome, smashed-style burgers are a must-try!
Black Bean Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions
Seasoned with cumin, garlic, and caramelized onions, a thin “smashed” black bean patty gets crisp and flavorful on the grill, while a creamy tofu sauce ties it all together. Just add a toasted bun, fresh lettuce, and tomato, and you're ready to dig in. These are easy to prep ahead and totally satisfying.
Black Bean Burgers
Every respectable vegan needs a fantastic black bean burger recipe up their sleeve. In the comments, one FOK reader describes this one as "The best black bean burger I have ever had." Note: the recipe calls for cooked brown rice, so it's a good one to make when you have leftover rice in the fridge.
Basic Veggie Burger Recipe
This basic bean veggie burger recipe uses any kind of cooked or canned beans and gives you the formula to customize your own veggie patty masterpieces, with proportions for veggies, spices, beans, binder, and nuts laid out. This template was used to make All-American Veggie Burgers, Mexican Veggie Burgers, and Indian Veggie Burgers (pictured).
Black-Eyed Pea Burgers
Bursting with black-eyed pea goodness, these baked vegan burgers use arrowroot powder as a binder, and a dusting of cornmeal gives them a delightful crispy coating. These taste great with a big dollop of 5-Minute Ketchup.
Air-Fryer Portobello Burgers with Thousand Island Aïoli
Breaded portobello mushrooms cooked in an air fryer equals crispy-on-the-outside and melty-on-the-inside scrumptiousness. Don't skimp on the thousand island dressing; the blend of creamy cashews with flavor-rangers like dill pickle relish, ketchup, and onion, is heavenly.
Easy Veggie Patties for Plant-Based Burgers
With black beans and a four-grain mix, these hearty vegan burgers strike a delightful balance of tender and satisfying. Note: The patties keep well in the fridge or freezer, so make extra and enjoy them as leftovers or as a quick meal when time is tight.
Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers
Lemon flavorings add a zesty touch to these chickpea patties, while fresh herbs round out the flavors. Top with sautéed red onion and bell pepper and serve on whole grain buns covered with roasted red pepper hummus. Note: Other flavored oil-free hummus would well too, use what you have!
Grilled Chickpea and Pesto Burger with Garlic Aioli
Basil pesto adds moisture and herbal aromas to these finger-licking-good patties. Top with a robust garlic aioli for a plant-based burger guaranteed to wow.
Chana Masala Burgers
These primo potato and chickpea patties bring Indian flare to the hamburger realm. With flavorings like tomato paste, date paste, mango powder, chana masala, and fresh ginger, they're off-the-charts-tasty!
Rainbow Veggie Burgers
Corn kernels and diced tomato give these rice and kidney bean burgers their colorful appearance, but it's their sweet, tender flavor that'll have you lining up for seconds.
Mexican Veggie Burger
With brown rice and beans as a base, and salsa, corn, black olives, green chilies, and cilantro for juicy flavor, these magnificent Mexican-inspired burgers are whole lot of good. Serve with avocado, tomato slices, and more salsa.
Fabulous Un-fried Falafel Burgers
Sink your teeth into these falafel-inspired, chickpea patties, loaded with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and coriander. Serve with tahini sauce and either a green or chopped salad, or on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and pickle slices.
By Lisa Esile, MS ,
I’m looking for the original black bean burger from the Forks over knives book that I loaned out years ago. It had purple onions.. can’t find ANYWHERE… SOS
Where is the smoky bbq burger recipe? The one with plum sauce? Thankfully saved it elsewhere- but I want it in my grocery list! :-/
I need low my sugar
Is this it? https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-burgers-wraps/veggie-burger-deluxe-smoky-black-bean-tempeh-burger/