Recipe for a really good veggie burger?

[u/Gonuts4donuts1955]

Does anyone have a really good recipe for a veggie burger? Or a great MD friendly store bought recommendation? My family does a Bobs Burgers “burger of the day” about once a week and I’m trying to avoid red meat as much as possible (high cholesterol!) Thanks!!!!

[u/Revolutionary-Gear76]

If you like black bean burgers, then give this one a try - https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-black-bean-burgers/. I love it.

Then for already prepared choices, we like the green one of these - https://actualveggies.com/pages/our-burgers-1 with Ras el Hanout on them and then either tsatsiki or a topping with lemon and yogurt on them and on a bun. They do not taste like meat, but we really like them this way. It was a Purple Carrot recipe that we just make ourselves over and over.

If you like an actual meat taste, then we like Impossible or Beyond. I think Beyond now has burgers with Avocado oil.

Haven't made a pure veggie burger from scratch though.

[u/Disneyhorse → u/Revolutionary-Gear76]

I make that recipe from Sally’s all the time. I usually make them in a skillet instead of the oven, even though they burn a little bit. And, because it’s just a couple months away.. I make delicata squash burgers. My most favorite squash and I look forward each fall. I eat a ridiculous amount of them. The recipe is similar to this: https://www.punchfork.com/recipe/Delicata-Squash-Burger-Patties-Allrecipes

[u/monvino → u/Disneyhorse]

Thanks for this. I love Delicata squash. Do you know if they can be frozen?

[u/Disneyhorse → u/monvino]

I’ve frozen them lots of times!

[u/Dense-Coat-4280 → u/Disneyhorse]

They’re here! Vermont farms have been harvesting delicata for a few weeks now.

[u/Disneyhorse → u/Dense-Coat-4280]

Ooo I’ll keep a lookout. I’m in Southern California and I’m not sure how local squashes are for my state… we grow a LOT of the country’s produce but I don’t think squash is at the top compared to our almonds, tomatoes, oranges, avocados and such.

[u/robotbee42 → u/Revolutionary-Gear76]

I came here to say Sally’s recipe for black burgers. It really is the best recipe. It made 6 big burgers that hold together well. I cook them in the oven and freeze the leftovers - they do great reheated in the microwave.

[u/mariwil74]

I’ve been making this buffalo chickpea veggie burger for years. One of my all-time faves and I made it again just yesterday.

[u/rainforest_roots]

These are really good. Somewhat labor intensive, so would recommend making a big batch and freezing some. https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-grillable-veggie-burgers/

[u/Gonuts4donuts1955 → u/rainforest_roots]

Those look good!! Thank you!!! The walnuts def intrigue me.

[u/Friendly_Ring3705 → u/Gonuts4donuts1955]

There’s a cookbook called Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes (or something like that) and it’s got a bunch of veggies burger recipes, including one with walnuts in it and it’s the best veggie burger I’ve ever had.

[u/Traditional-Job-411 → u/rainforest_roots]

I love how the name is “easy” and you warn that it’s not.

[u/rainforest_roots → u/Traditional-Job-411]

Haha, totally

[u/DunderMiflinThsIsPam]

https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/butterbean-burger

I had this at The Boiler Room several times when it was open and have made it myself at home with great success.

[u/DunderMiflinThsIsPam → u/DunderMiflinThsIsPam]

You could call it the “Don’t Try To Butterbean Me Up” Burger

[u/Hiphiphappy4]

This black bean burger is the best I’ve ever made: https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-black-bean-burger-recipe

[u/jhsu802701]

Based on https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-black-bean-burgers/

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can of black beans
• 2/3 cup of flour
• 1 teaspoons of onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder
• 1/3 cup of chopped onion
• 1/3 cup of chopped carrots

DIRECTIONS:

• Open the can of black beans and empty the contents into a mixing bowl.
• Mix in the onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, and other spices you wish to use.
• Mix in the flour.
• Mix in the chopped onion and carrots.
• Line the cookie sheet with a layer of aluminum foil, a large sheet of parchment paper, and 4 small sheets of parchment paper.
• Scoop roughly equal amounts of batter onto each of the 4 small sheets of parchment paper.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes on one side.
• Flip the burgers and bake them for another 5 minutes. The small sheets of parchment paper make the burgers much easier to flip.

[u/bk-12]

I like the one I made from this recipe: https://thecookful.com/veggie-burger-formula-make-perfect-burger/

[u/KidneyThief1]

You will always be better off making your own. But there is a brand out there that's better than most. "Actual Veggies" has 3 or 4 different versions that I've heard of. Technically they are processed but the ingredients are about as clean as you could hope for. No seed oils and about 320ish mg of sodium per pattie. I haven't tried them I just heard about them the other day. I guess if you need something that takes little effort it might be the way to go.

[u/robbertzzz1 → u/KidneyThief1]

Technically they are processed

Fortunately that's true for any meat-free burger, both store-bought and homemade.

[u/Right_Acadia_6525]

I love love love this black bean recipe from Serious Eats https://www.seriouseats.com/the-best-black-bean-burger-recipe (you can sub Greek Yogurt in for the Mayo)

[u/Super__Mom → u/Right_Acadia_6525]

Came here to post this exact recipe. It is so yummy.

[u/Jazzy_Bee]

My favourite. https://cookieandkate.com/best-veggie-burger-recipe/ Since I'm not vegetarian, I fry in bacon grease.

[u/RegisterOk2927]

I had a black bean, sweet potato, cashew burger that was amazing - need to find a recipe

[u/Beginning-Row5959]

These are delicious https://www.thedrewbarrymoreshow.com/recipe/americas-test-kitchen-lentil-and-mushroom-veggie-burgers

[u/hiker6020]

I've made the Lentil Walnut burgers out of the Moosewood cookbook for 30 years. Still love 'em and always get compliments

[u/lgbtlgbt]

Try asking a local restaurant that makes a good veggie burger for their recipe. I’ve never had anyone say no. I’m also very type B and eventually lose all my recipes so I don’t have any to share, sorry 😅.

[u/Bleemus2]

We love the Actual Veggie burgers from Costco.

[u/Furmaids]

I don't like actual veggie burgers, my go-to for burgers are the $14/8 beyond cookout (box) burgers. A little higher in calories than the $7/2 package but no cholesterol and tastes great to me

[u/Shatzakind]

My fav veggie burger is a grilled portobello mushroom on a toasted bun with goat cheese (or cream cheese) spread and a roasted red pepper (from a jar or can packed in oil). Trust.

[u/Klutzy_Yam_343]

There’s some great recipes linked but if you’re ever in a pinch my two favorites in the freezer section are Dr. Praeger’s California Veggie Burger and Amy’s Sonoma Veggie Burger. Both have great ingredients and taste delicious. The Amy’s do great on the grill but the Praegers are better in a pan (they’re a bit softer).

[u/cat_at_the_keyboard]

If you're feeling lazy and want to buy pre-made ones, these are very tasty https://www.aldi.us/product/earth-grown-vegan-southwestern-style-chipotle-black-bean-burgers-4-count-0000000000002462

[u/TikaPants → u/cat_at_the_keyboard]

Are they good? I loooove Boca burgers for how they taste and their low calories.

[u/cat_at_the_keyboard → u/TikaPants]

Yeah I like them a lot and they are inexpensive. I like to add a bit of Worcestershire sauce and cook them on my cast iron grill pan. I sautee some peppers, mushrooms, and onions to go on top

[u/TikaPants → u/cat_at_the_keyboard]

Thanks! I’ll give em a shot.

[u/polkadotpup31]

Morningstar farms (in the freezer section) has a good black bean burger.