5 Incredible Veggie Burgers You Need to Try Right Now! – One Green Planet

Americans eat nearly 50 billion burgers each year and burgers make up about 40% of all sandwiches sold. While there are many types of burgers made from various types of meat, veggie burgers are speedily gaining in popularity. And why not – veggie burgers are healthier, kinder and delicious.

When it comes to veggie burger recipes, OGP has so many you could eat a different burger every day of the month and never have the same burger twice. Take a look at the 10 recipes to get you started.

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help you get healthy!

1. Smoky Paprika Beet Burgers with Spicy Tahini Sauce

Source: Smoky Paprika Beet Burgers with Spicy Tahini Sauce by One Green Planet

These Smoky Paprika Beet Burgers with Spicy Tahini Sauce by One Green Planet are smoky, sweet, and spicy. They’re juicy and tender and best of all, you can make five of these patties for less than five dollars. However, once you taste them, you’d pay even more for just one.

2. Almond, Carrot and Chickpea Burgers

Source: Almond, Carrot and Chickpea Burgers by Teffy Perk

There’s some serious flavor going on in these Almond, Carrot and Chickpea Burgers by Teffy Perk. There are salty Kalamata olives, smoky paprika and bright, fresh herbs running through these burgers. Topped with a spicy tahini burger sauce, these just may be your new favorite burgers.

3. Black Bean and Mushroom Burger with Rice Patties

Source: Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers by Valentina Goltara

Who says you have to serve burgers on a bun? These Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers by Valentina Goltara are served on rice patties. Fried until crisp, it’s a creative way to serve burgers, and it’s gluten-free so everyone can enjoy the dish.

4. Curried Pumpkin Burgers with Tahini Dressing

It’s amazing how much flavor can get put into one burger but these Curried Pumpkin Burgers with Tahini Dressing have tons of it. Curry, cumin and cinnamon spice up the patties and are balanced by the pumpkin, raisins and apple. Serve these on a salad with the tahini dressing for a beautiful and delicious meal.

5. Asian Quinoa Burgers

Source: Asian Quinoa Burgers by Erin Druga

Trying to decide whether to eat Chinese food or burgers? Eat both with these Asian Quinoa Burgers by Erin Druga. These Asian-inspired burgers have all the flavors of Asian food packed into burgers made with quinoa, broccoli, and carrots. Just don’t try to eat them with chopsticks.

6. Autumn Harvest Squash and Apple Burgers

Source: Autumn Harvest Squash and Apple Burgers by Sophia DeSantis

Autumn may be over but the bounty of produce it gives us is still around like butternut squash and Granny Smith apples. These Autumn Harvest Squash and Apple Burgers by Sophia DeSantis celebrate those seasonal goodies in a hearty and delicious dish. One bite and you’ll swear the leaves are backfilled with autumn colors.

7. Protein-Packed Mediterranean Beet Sliders

Source: Protein-Packed Mediterranean Beet Sliders by One Green Planet

Beet burgers are all the rage right now, and these beautiful Protein-Packed Mediterranean Beet Sliders by One Green Planet are inspired by vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Chickpeas, eggplant, and tahini join with beets and quinoa to make a fusion burger that’s absolutely out of this world! Plus, they’re absolutely stuffed full of protein (thanks, chickpeas and quinoa!) and baked. These are burgers that will lift you right up and keep you going all day!

8. Tempeh Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Source: Tempeh Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto by Kyra Howearth

These Tempeh Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto by Kyra Howearth are filled with flavor. The tempeh is cooked with rich tomato sauce and spicy cayenne. Then it’s topped with a sundried pesto and lots of garnishes. But wait – these burgers are served on homemade whole-grain bread rolls! Is your mouth watering yet? We thought so.

9. Zucchini Mushroom Veggie Burgers

Source: Zucchini Mushroom Veggie Burgers by Kathryn Geyer

There’s nothing like a moist, juicy burger and these Zucchini Mushroom Veggie Burgers by Kathryn Geyer get lots of juicy moisture from the zucchini. Mushrooms give them an earthy, meaty flavor and texture. These are veggie burgers that will stand up to anything else at a cookout!

10. Super Simple Sweet Potato and Quinoa Sliders

Source: Super Simple Sweet Potato and Quinoa Sliders by Aurora Steen

Sliders are always fun and these Super Simple Sweet Potato and Quinoa Sliders by Aurora Steen are also delicious. Only six ingredients (three if you don’t count the spices and salt) and three steps to make …amazing! They’re super tasty, too – quinoa, sweet potato, and lentils are a perfect trio and a trio of these sliders sounds good right about now.

11. Beastly Black Bean Burgers

Source: Beastly Black Bean Burgers by Emilie Heck

There are black bean burgers and then there are these Beastly Black Bean Burgers by Emilie Heck that are out of this world. The liquid smoke gives this burger a rustic and woody undertone that is honestly just to die for. The quinoa and black beans are a nutritional fortress, and the garlic tahini just swoops in and ties it all together. These burgers are definite crowd-pleasers and are sure to fill your belly, leaving you totally satisfied.

12. Falafel Burger with Avocado Sauce, Spinach and Homemade Burger Buns

Source: Falafel Burgers with Avocado Sauce, Spinach and Homemade Burger Buns by Bianca Haun

Falafel served in pita bread is great, but falafel in a burger is amazing! These Falafel Burgers with Avocado Sauce, Spinach and Homemade Burger Buns by Bianca Haun are a real flavor explosion. The creaminess of the avocado, the crunchiness of the falafel, and the freshness of the spinach all make an exciting blend of tastes and textures. The homemade burger buns make this already extraordinary burger even more amazing.

13. Sesame Ginger Marinated Portobello Burgers

Source: Sesame Ginger Marinated Portobello Burgers by Larice Feuerstein

Don’t eat the same old bean burger again. Try something new like this mouthwatering Sesame Ginger Marinated Portobello Burgers by Larice Feuerstein. They’re topped with a crunchy, flavorful Asian slaw and there are less than 10 simple ingredients needed to make both the slaw and the burger. This makes a fuss-free weeknight meal and a great excuse to keep firing up the grill!

14. The Best Veggie Big Mac with Radicchio Slaw

Source: The Best Veggie Big Mac with Radicchio Slaw by Jennifer Rose Rossano

Why buy frozen burgers when you can make The Best Veggie Big Mac with Radicchio Slaw by Jennifer Rose Rossano at home? Nothing that hasn’t grown straight out of the ground was used to make these incredibly flavorful and hearty burger patties. To make them even better, the burgers are topped with a crunchy and tangy radicchio slaw and creamy avocado. You’ll never buy frozen again.

15. Mushroom Cauliflower Burgers with Mustard Tahini Slaw

Source: Mushroom Cauliflower Burgers with Mustard Tahini Slaw by Alison Marras

These Mushroom Cauliflower Burgers with Mustard Tahini Slaw by Alison Marras use cauliflower “rice” to help bind the patties together. The mushrooms give it a “meaty” flavor and texture. The mustard tahini slaw adds a tangy, fresh crunch. Baked in the oven so they hold together, these burgers are seriously good.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental well-being, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

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