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Truly the best veggie burger recipe! These veggie burgers are absolutely delicious and easy to make. Gluten-free, vegan and nut free.

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Best Black Bean Burger
Without a doubt, this is the best black bean burger recipe I've tried. Onion, garlic, and chipotles give it bold, smoky flavor. SO easy and delicious!
Best Veggie Burger
The best veggie burger recipe! These hearty vegan patties won't fall apart on the grill, and they have a delicious savory flavor and meaty texture.
Favorite Veggie Burgers
Truly the best veggie burger recipe! These veggie burgers are absolutely delicious and easy to make. Gluten-free, vegan and nut free.
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Without a doubt, this is the best black bean burger recipe I've tried. Onion, garlic, and chipotles give it bold, smoky flavor. SO easy and delicious!

The best veggie burger recipe! These hearty vegan patties won't fall apart on the grill, and they have a delicious savory flavor and meaty texture.

Truly the best veggie burger recipe! These veggie burgers are absolutely delicious and easy to make. Gluten-free, vegan and nut free.
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How This Dish Works
Mechanics, choices, and evidence-backed explanations.
Burger Accompaniments
Serve these burgers as, well, burgers!
Find some great buns, or use butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten free options. Add any of the following: Ripe, juicy sliced tomato Crisp lettuce or fresh sprouts Pickles Sliced cheese Onion, very thinly sliced Avocado or guacamole Ketchup and mustard Maybe even fried eggs.
Side Dish Suggestions
These burgers would go nicely with my Simple Healthy Slaw or Gaby’s Cucumber Salad.
You could make extra quinoa while you’re at it (you’ll need a total of 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa for the burgers), and make my Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Quinoa Salad or Favorite Quinoa Salad.
Ideas for Leftovers
Keep these burgers on hand for quick, healthy meals.
Leftover cooked patties store well in the freezer for several months. Warm one up and serve it with a simple green salad, or a quesadilla, or any hodge-podge of ingredients you may have.
You have three cooking options for these veggie burgers, and we’ll start with my favorite one.
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Veggie Burger Ingredients
These veggie burgers are made with easy-to-find, healthy ingredients.
Here’s what you’ll need: Sweet potatoes: For the best results, weigh your sweet potatoes at the store to ensure you’re starting with the right amount. Ideally, choose smaller sweet potatoes because they’ll cook a little quicker.
Notes
Recipe adapted from the Cafe Flora Cookbook.
Cafe Flora is a wonderful vegetarian restaurant in Seattle with an ever-changing seasonal menu—check it out if you’re nearby. *ADOBO SAUCE NOTE: Buy canned or jarred chipotle peppers in adobo and use the sauce. You’ll usually find this ingredient in the international or Hispanic aisle of the grocery store.
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Burning or Scorching
Food darkens too much or tastes burned.
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet for each pan of burgers you fry, and dial down the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
Next time
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet for each pan of burgers you fry, and dial down the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
During cooking
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet for each pan of burgers you fry, and dial down the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
Source: Favorite Veggie Burgers
Contextual Substitutions
Dish-specific substitutions with expected changes and cautions.
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Chili Powder to Hot Chili Flakes
Chili powder or hot chili flakes, to taste
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Chili Powder to To Taste
Chili powder or hot chili flakes, to taste
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Garlic to Thinly Sliced
4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped by hand (see note)
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Source: Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)
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Garlic to Finely Chopped By Hand
4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped by hand (see note)
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)
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Yellow Onion to Leek
1 medium yellow onion or large leek, finely diced (about 8 ounces; 225g)
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage) Recipe
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Yellow Onion to Finely Diced
1 medium yellow onion or large leek, finely diced (about 8 ounces; 225g)
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Source: Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage) Recipe
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Water to Milk
5 cups (1.2L) water, milk, or chicken stock or vegetable stock (see note)
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Water to Chicken Stock
5 cups (1.2L) water, milk, or chicken stock or vegetable stock (see note)
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Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Water to Vegetable Stock
5 cups (1.2L) water, milk, or chicken stock or vegetable stock (see note)
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Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Tamari to Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Kale and Coconut Fried Rice
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Yellow Onion to White Onion
1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Best Lentil Soup
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Walnuts to Pecans
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices…
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Healthy Banana Bread!
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Walnuts to Chocolate Chips
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices…
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Healthy Banana Bread!
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Walnuts to Raisins
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices…
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Healthy Banana Bread!
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Walnuts to Dried Fruit
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices…
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Healthy Banana Bread!
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Walnuts to Bananas
Totally optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, chopped dried fruit, fresh banana slices…
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Healthy Banana Bread!
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Adobo Sauce to Smoked Paprika
2 tablespoons adobo sauce* or 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Favorite Veggie Burgers
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Avocado to Guacamole
Your favorite burger fixings: Avocado or guacamole, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles, cheese, sprouts, ketchup, hot sauce, mustard, fried eggs…
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Favorite Veggie Burgers
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Black Pepper to Cayenne Pepper
Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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Black Pepper to Garlic Powder
Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Avocado Oil
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST
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Water to Broth
1 ½ cup water or broth
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Avocado to Red Onion
Optional garnish: avocado, red onion, shredded cheese or sour cream
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: BEEF CHILI RECIPE
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Avocado to Cheese
Optional garnish: avocado, red onion, shredded cheese or sour cream
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: BEEF CHILI RECIPE
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Avocado to Sour Cream
Optional garnish: avocado, red onion, shredded cheese or sour cream
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: BEEF CHILI RECIPE
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Brown Rice to White Rice
Cooked brown rice or white rice
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Chana Masala
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Tamari to Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce (plus more for serving)
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Sesame Soba Noodles
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Water to Milk
water or milk, for brushing
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Fresh Apple Cinnamon Scones
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Walnuts to Pecans
1 cup (113g) walnuts or pecans, toasted and diced
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source and Cultural NotesSources, origin declarations, and evidenced notes for this dish.
1) Oven-Baked
I love baking these veggie burgers in the oven.
It’s the easiest way to cook a bunch at once, and they turn out beautifully cooked through and golden on each side.
1) Oven-Baked · raw_snapshot.article_sections[2] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
2) Grilled
These burgers grill well, too!
I’ve successfully grilled them on the grates without the burgers falling apart. (If you do run into any trouble, just chill the burgers for a bit before trying again.)
2) Grilled · raw_snapshot.article_sections[3] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
3) Stovetop
Lastly, you can cook these veggie burgers in a skillet on the stovetop.
The stovetop isn’t my favorite method because it requires more babysitting than the oven, but it’s totally doable. These burgers are extra moist inside.
3) Stovetop · raw_snapshot.article_sections[4] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Veggie Burger Ingredients
These veggie burgers are made with easy-to-find, healthy ingredients.
Here’s what you’ll need: Sweet potatoes: For the best results, weigh your sweet potatoes at the store to ensure you’re starting with the right amount. Ideally, choose smaller sweet potatoes because they’ll cook a little quicker.
Veggie Burger Ingredients · raw_snapshot.article_sections[5] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Burger Accompaniments
Serve these burgers as, well, burgers!
Find some great buns, or use butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten free options. Add any of the following: Ripe, juicy sliced tomato Crisp lettuce or fresh sprouts Pickles Sliced cheese Onion, very thinly sliced Avocado or guacamole Ketchup and mustard Maybe even fried eggs.
Burger Accompaniments · raw_snapshot.article_sections[7] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Side Dish Suggestions
These burgers would go nicely with my Simple Healthy Slaw or Gaby’s Cucumber Salad.
You could make extra quinoa while you’re at it (you’ll need a total of 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa for the burgers), and make my Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Quinoa Salad or Favorite Quinoa Salad.
Side Dish Suggestions · raw_snapshot.article_sections[8] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Ideas for Leftovers
Keep these burgers on hand for quick, healthy meals.
Leftover cooked patties store well in the freezer for several months. Warm one up and serve it with a simple green salad, or a quesadilla, or any hodge-podge of ingredients you may have.
Ideas for Leftovers · raw_snapshot.article_sections[9] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Notes
Recipe adapted from the Cafe Flora Cookbook.
Cafe Flora is a wonderful vegetarian restaurant in Seattle with an ever-changing seasonal menu—check it out if you’re nearby. *ADOBO SAUCE NOTE: Buy canned or jarred chipotle peppers in adobo and use the sauce. You’ll usually find this ingredient in the international or Hispanic aisle of the grocery store.
Notes · raw_snapshot.article_sections[13] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
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Recipe: Best Black Bean Burger
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Source: Easy Black Bean Burger
AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST
Article
View sourceBEEF CHILI RECIPE
Article
View sourceBest Lentil Soup
Article
View sourceBest Veggie Burger
Article
View sourceCaldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage) Recipe
Article
View sourceChana Masala
Article
View sourceCILANTRO LIME RICE (CHIPOTLE COPYCAT)
Article
View sourceCrispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Article
View sourceEasy Black Bean Burger
Article
View sourceFavorite Veggie Burgers
Article
View sourceFresh Apple Cinnamon Scones
Article
View sourceHealthy Banana Bread!
Article
View sourceKale and Coconut Fried Rice
Article
View sourceMexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
Article
View sourceOld-Fashioned Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
Article
View sourceSesame Soba Noodles
Article
View sourceSmooth and Creamy Polenta
Article
View sourceSpaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)
Article
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Additional EvidenceReviewed claims not already shown in the source notes.
1) Oven-Baked
I love baking these veggie burgers in the oven.
It’s the easiest way to cook a bunch at once, and they turn out beautifully cooked through and golden on each side.
1) Oven-Baked · raw_snapshot.article_sections[2] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
2) Grilled
These burgers grill well, too!
I’ve successfully grilled them on the grates without the burgers falling apart. (If you do run into any trouble, just chill the burgers for a bit before trying again.)
2) Grilled · raw_snapshot.article_sections[3] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
3) Stovetop
Lastly, you can cook these veggie burgers in a skillet on the stovetop.
The stovetop isn’t my favorite method because it requires more babysitting than the oven, but it’s totally doable. These burgers are extra moist inside.
3) Stovetop · raw_snapshot.article_sections[4] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Veggie Burger Ingredients
These veggie burgers are made with easy-to-find, healthy ingredients.
Here’s what you’ll need: Sweet potatoes: For the best results, weigh your sweet potatoes at the store to ensure you’re starting with the right amount. Ideally, choose smaller sweet potatoes because they’ll cook a little quicker.
Veggie Burger Ingredients · raw_snapshot.article_sections[5] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Burger Accompaniments
Serve these burgers as, well, burgers!
Find some great buns, or use butter lettuce leaves for a low-carb, gluten free options. Add any of the following: Ripe, juicy sliced tomato Crisp lettuce or fresh sprouts Pickles Sliced cheese Onion, very thinly sliced Avocado or guacamole Ketchup and mustard Maybe even fried eggs.
Burger Accompaniments · raw_snapshot.article_sections[7] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Side Dish Suggestions
These burgers would go nicely with my Simple Healthy Slaw or Gaby’s Cucumber Salad.
You could make extra quinoa while you’re at it (you’ll need a total of 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa for the burgers), and make my Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach and Quinoa Salad or Favorite Quinoa Salad.
Side Dish Suggestions · raw_snapshot.article_sections[8] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Ideas for Leftovers
Keep these burgers on hand for quick, healthy meals.
Leftover cooked patties store well in the freezer for several months. Warm one up and serve it with a simple green salad, or a quesadilla, or any hodge-podge of ingredients you may have.
Ideas for Leftovers · raw_snapshot.article_sections[9] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
Notes
Recipe adapted from the Cafe Flora Cookbook.
Cafe Flora is a wonderful vegetarian restaurant in Seattle with an ever-changing seasonal menu—check it out if you’re nearby. *ADOBO SAUCE NOTE: Buy canned or jarred chipotle peppers in adobo and use the sauce. You’ll usually find this ingredient in the international or Hispanic aisle of the grocery store.
Notes · raw_snapshot.article_sections[13] · Favorite Veggie Burgers
AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREAST
Article
View sourceBEEF CHILI RECIPE
Article
View sourceBest Lentil Soup
Article
View sourceBest Veggie Burger
Article
View sourceCaldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage) Recipe
Article
View sourceChana Masala
Article
View sourceCILANTRO LIME RICE (CHIPOTLE COPYCAT)
Article
View sourceCrispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Article
View sourceEasy Black Bean Burger
Article
View sourceFavorite Veggie Burgers
Article
View sourceFresh Apple Cinnamon Scones
Article
View sourceHealthy Banana Bread!
Article
View sourceKale and Coconut Fried Rice
Article
View sourceMexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
Article
View sourceOld-Fashioned Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
Article
View sourceSesame Soba Noodles
Article
View sourceSmooth and Creamy Polenta
Article
View sourceSpaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)
Article
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