The Best Vegan Burger Recipe (Easy, Gluten-free) (2024)

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This amazing vegan burger recipe is easy to make with simple basic ingredients and the best veggie bean patty, that’s gluten-free, soy-free, and grillable! It’s flavorful, hearty, rich in protein (about 25 grams protein per burger), and perfect for summertime BBQ grilling to satisfy meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike!

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If you’re looking for a simple vegan burger basic recipe, look no further because this one is what you need! The burger patties have the perfect texture and will hold their shape so they can be cooked both, on the stove and on the grill!

Furthermore, you’ll love that this recipe is so easy to make and also to customize! While it calls for basic pantry staple ingredients, you can always get creative with the add-ins and flavors or swap out the ingredients with whatever you have on hand.

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Soy-free, Gluten-free, Protein-Rich

And since the burgers have no tofu or seitan, they’re also soy-free and gluten-free. Did I mention each burger (one of four) has about 25 grams of protein?! Trust me, you’ll never buy any fake meat patties again because you’re going to love them in minutes!

Healthy homemade vegan burger patties

These homemade vegan burgers have a thick and meaty texture, taste incredibly delicious, and are also so much healthier than traditional burgers. They’re loaded with protein, fiber, nutrients, vitamins, have no cholesterol, and very little fat, making them the perfect vegan alternative when you crave a true American burger but in a healthier way. You really don’t need any meat or fat to make a delicious burger patty that can be served with crispy French fries, colorful salads, or any sides you like for a perfect summertime dish!

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Use beans, sunflower mince, lentils, veggies – whatever you like to make this vegan burger recipe!

Once you get the basic ingredients needed for these vegan burger patties, you can create your own version by using whatever you have in your pantry! I used a combination of kidney beans and sunflower mince here which is not only quick and easy to prepare but also ensures the best vegan burger texture ever! What I also love about the sunflower mice is, that it’s soy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, low-fat, and protein-rich!

Feel free to use the discount code “bianca10” for ordering the 6-pack sunflower mince or orders that are total above £22 in the wholesozo online-shop!

Alternatively, feel free to use mushrooms, cooked rice, quinoa, potatoes, soy protein, legumes like lentils, or simply add more beans instead to make the patties. You can also try adding additional nuts like walnuts or veggies like carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, red peppers, or sweet potato for more flavor!

Regarding beans, feel free to use whatever variety you want in the recipe, such as black beans for black bean veggie burgers, or kidney, pinto, or regular white beans. Then season with dry spices or fresh herbs, whatever you like!

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How to make Vegan Burger patties

This recipe comes together in just a few minutes! Then you’ll have thick, meaty, super healthy veggie and bean burgers that are 100% plant-based!

Start by sautéing the onions and garlic. In the meantime, soak the flax seeds and the sunflower mince. Place the (gluten-free) oats in a blender or food processor and blend them into flour. Also, drain and rinse the beans, then mash them either with a fork or in a food processor. Then mix in all other ingredients until a moldable mixture forms. Finally, form into patties and place them on a plate.

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You can fry or grill or probably also bake your vegan burger patties, however, I personally found them a bit dry when baked. So if you’d rather prefer to bake them, I suggest brushing them with enough oil or extra barbecue sauce to be sure they stay moist.

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While they cook, you can also prepare the simple vegan burger sauce by stirring together vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, and Sriracha. Once the patties are done cooking, serve with the burger sauce and your favorite toppings on buns. I topped my burgers with additional Homemade BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and onions. However, also coconut bacon, dairy-free cheese, mustard, pickles, relish, etc. make great burger toppings!

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Storage & Freezing instruction

Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. However, they can also be frozen for up to 2 months, so they are great for meal prep! To freeze, cook the vegan burger patties as instructed in the recipe. Set on a plate and allow to cool. Then transfer into a freezer bag or container, placing a piece of parchment paper between each patty so you can remove them individually later), and freeze. When ready to serve, reheat in a preheated oven to 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until warmed through. To speed this up, simply reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

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This best vegan burger recipe is:

  • Egg-less,Meat-less,Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Soy-free
  • Nut-free
  • Hearty
  • Easy to make
  • Flavorful
  • Satisfying
  • Loaded with healthy ingredients
  • Protein-rich
  • Crowd-pleasing
  • So tasty
  • Better than real Hamburger or Big Mac!

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Looking for more simple vegan barbecue recipe? Then make sure to check out the following:

  • BBQ Jackfruit Pulled Burger
  • Barbecue Cauliflower Wings
  • Crispy Baked Tofu Nuggets
  • Crispy Baked Cauliflower Nuggets
  • Homemade Tortillas (for Tacos, Wraps, Burritos)
  • Spinach Tortillas Recipe
  • Crispy French Fries
  • Vegan Burrito Samosas
  • Turkish Borek (Vegan Spinach Rolls)
  • The Best Pizza Dough

If you try this best vegan burger recipe, please leave me a comment below sharing how you liked the easy veggie bean patties! And if you take a picture of your dish and share it on Instagram, please make sure to tag me @biancazapatka and use the hashtag #biancazapatka, so I won’t miss your post! Happy BBQ season!

Vegan Burger Recipe

Author: Bianca Zapatka

This amazing vegan burger recipe is easy to make with simple basic ingredients and the best veggie bean patty, that’s gluten-free, soy-free, and grillable! It’s flavorful, hearty, rich in protein, and perfect for summertime BBQ grilling to satisfy meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Lunch & Dinner, Side Dish

Servings 4 Burger

Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients

Vegan Burger

  • 2 tbsp oil divided, for cooking
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 3 tbsp flaxseeds + 3 tbsp hot water
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 (76 g) package sunflower mince 76g (*see notes for alternatives)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) hot vegetable broth to soak the sunflower mince
  • ½ cup (50 g) rolled oats or oat flour (gluten-free as needed)
  • 1 14 oz can (400 g) kidney beans or black beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 3-4 tbsp vegan BBQ sauce optional for coating

Simple Burger Sauce

  • ¼ cup (60 g) vegan mayonnaise homemade or store-bought
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • sriracha optional to taste

To serve

  • vegetables e.g. lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions
  • 4 Burger buns

Instructions

  • Note:For the best results, I recommend measuring the ingredients in grams. Simply click on the word "metric" right above the ingredient list.Also, make sure to check the step-by-step pictures above!

Vegan Burger

  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes, or until translucent. Then add the garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant. Set aside.

  • In the meantime, crush or ground the flaxseeds, then cover with 3 tbsp of hot water and set aside.

  • Place the sunflower mince in a bowl. Pour the hot vegetable broth over it and stir to coat. Set aside.

  • Put the oats in a food processor or blender and process them into flour.

  • Add the beans, sunflower mince, flax-egg, sautéed onions, garlic, tomato paste, cumin powder, paprika powder, salt and pepper, and pulse a few times, until a moldable dough forms (but do not purée!). (If it’s too dry, add 1-2 tbsp BBQ sauce). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

  • Form the mixture into 4 burger patties, about 1-inch (2cm) thick (or more to make smaller ones). Set on a plate.

  • Heat a skillet (or non-stick pan or grill) and cover the bottom (or grill surface) with the remaining oil (or more as needed). Add the burgers and cook for about 5 minutes or until well browned, then flip and cook from the other side, too.

Simple Burger Sauce

  • Meanwhile, stir together the vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, and sriracha for the Burger sauce. Prepare the vegetables and toast your burger buns.

Assemble the Burgers

  • Brush the burger patties with the remaining BBQ sauce and serve on toasted buns with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, burger sauce or enjoy as they are!°

Notes

  • Ingredients: I used a combination of beans and sunflower mince here which is not only quick and easy to prepare but also ensures the best vegan burger texture ever! What I also love about the sunflower mice is, that it's soy-free, grain-free, gluten-free, low-fat, and protein-rich! Feel free to use the discount code "bianca10" for ordering the 6-pack sunflower mince or orders that are total above £22 in the wholesozo online-shop! Alternatively,you can substitute the sunflower mince + veggie broth with 200 g cooked rice, quinoa, sautéed mushrooms, soy protein, potatoes, lentils or simply add more beans instead. You can also try adding additional nuts or veggies (see blog post for suggestions).
  • Storage: Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • To freeze for later, cook the burgers as instructed. Allow to cool, then transfer into a freezer bag or container, placing a piece of parchment paper between each patty (so you can remove them individually later), and freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, reheat in a preheated oven to 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until warmed through. Alternatively, reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
  • Please read my blog post for further information and step-by-step photos!

Nutritions

Serving: 1Burger | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.8g | Protein: 23.4g | Fat: 13.5g

Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.

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FAQs

What is a good binder for veggie burgers? ›

Mashed Avocado Makes the Best Veggie Burger Binder

Avocado is also a great choice for vegan burgers, when using an egg as a binder isn't an option, as well as gluten-free burgers. And because of its mild flavor, you won't actually taste the avocado, you'll simply be taking advantage of its great binding abilities.

How do you bind vegan burgers together? ›

Ground flax – for binding, like a vegan egg! Flour – also for binding, but use GF flour if you wish. Breadcrumbs – another binder! Or use oats for gluten free! Start with about 1 cups worth and add more until the mixture comes together.

What makes vegan burgers stick together? ›

Use Silken Tofu, a Flax Egg, or Aquafaba as a Vegan Binder.

In non-vegan veggie burgers, you'll often find eggs as the binders, so the “eggier” you can get with your vegan binder, the better your vegan burger will hold together! Silken tofu: This is the 'eggiest' binder of them all.

How do you bind burgers without eggs? ›

If you want to use a binder in your meat, but don't want to use egg, other alternatives are flour such as wheat flour, cracker crumbs, or even oatmeal.

What is a binding agent for burgers other than egg? ›

No, eggs are not necessary for binding burger patties, though they are commonly used for binding them. However, you can use other binding agents such as breadcrumbs, cracker crumbs, potato starch, flour, and porridge oats to bind burger patties according to your preferences.

What is the best vegan binding agent? ›

Flaxseed (aka linseed)

Combine a tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water, stir to combine, and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken. Ground flaxseed emulates eggs' binding qualities in breads, cakes, muffins, cookies, burgers, and vegan meatballs.

What can you use instead of breadcrumbs in veggie burgers? ›

Rice. While cooked rice won't work for fried foods since it can't get crispy, both cooked and uncooked rice is great as a binding agent for things like meatloaf, meatballs, or veggie burgers.

What is a good vegan binder? ›

Chia seeds

Similar to flax seeds, chia seeds can be mixed with water and left to thicken, creating what is commonly called a chia egg. The gel-like texture of a chia egg makes this a brilliant binder.

How do you add flavor to vegan burgers? ›

Finely chopped garlic and shallots add depth of flavor. Crushed walnuts give them a meaty bite. Short grain brown rice, panko bread crumbs, and ground flaxseed help these burgers hold together. DON'T use long-grain brown rice here.

What helps homemade burgers stick together? ›

There are a few ingredients you can add to burgers to help hold them together, such as eggs, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, or even cooked grains like quinoa or rice. These ingredients act as binders and help keep the burger patties intact while cooking.

What goes good with vegan burgers? ›

For the healthy plant-based burger toppings (amounts as desired):
  • tomato , sliced.
  • pickles.
  • vegan kimchi.
  • carrot , grated or spiralized.
  • onion (sweet or red), thinly sliced or diced.
  • celery , finely chopped.
  • vegan cheddar-style cheese slices (or your favourite plant-based cheese)
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What is the best binder for burgers? ›

The most common burger binding agent is egg. This makes your ground beef stick together and is the most readily available ingredient. You can also use potato starch as a burger binding agent depending on your allergies or general availability.

What is a good binder for patties? ›

One of the most common substitutes is breadcrumbs, but sometimes the breadcrumbs can fall off when the burgers are cooking if there are too many or they are too dry. Other popular substitutions for eggs include cornstarch, flour, ketchup, porridge oats, cracker crumbs, and ground flaxseed.

What veggie burgers are gluten-free? ›

Dr. Praeger's makes a variety of veggie burgers, and over a dozen flavors are gluten-free, including: Mushroom Risotto, Heirloom Bean, Black Bean Quinoa, California Veggie, Kale Veggie, and Super Greens.

How do you keep veggie burgers from being mushy? ›

But through my Made by Lukas veggie burger business, I spent many, many hours cooking off free veggie burger samples for shoppers in frigid dairy departments of grocery stores, where I learned that one way to solve for mushy veggie burgers is to just cook them bit longer, and slower, on sightly lower heat, and to even ...

What can I put in my burgers so they don't fall apart? ›

The very low fat content of the hamburger probably has something to do with it, but there are a couple of tricks you can use: Add 1 egg yolk per pound of hamburger. It won't add appreciably to the fat content and will bind the meat beautifully.

How do you keep burgers from crumbling? ›

watch the edges, and don't flip them until the edges are browning. also pay attention to the way you shape your burgers. if they're much thicker in the middle than they are on the edges, the middle will still be loose while the edges of the burger are firm. and then you have the fall-apart thing happening.

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