Fill up the propane tanks, scrape off the grill grids, and hone your burger flip skills because we’re in the middle of the barbecue season. Why not try this summer to break away from the traditional beef burger and instead get a little more creative and create a burger made from plant-based ingredients?
Unlike what you might find on the freezer shelves of your local supermarket, making your own veggie burgers lets you control the taste and feel of your food. By using ingredients like grains, beans, nuts, and various vegetables, you can make a more complex and delicious burger without relying on meat.
Our friends at Meatless Monday have compiled recipes for six easy-to-make, plant-based burgers from expert bloggers to satisfy all of your food cravings: spicy, sweet, smoky and hot. Then don’t miss 17 Major Burger Mistakes You’re Make.
Courtesy of Vegetables Don’t Bite
These butternut squash apple burgers embody the spirit and taste of fall, but are great burger year round. Creamy butternut squash, tart Granny Smith apples and roasted pumpkin seeds make for a fun combination of textures and autumn flavors.
Courtesy Domestic Divas
Full of flavor, crispness, heat, and protein, this chickpea quinoa burger recipe is sure to keep you full and happy. Tahini and cumin mimic the flavor profile of hummus, while sunflower and pumpkin seeds offer a nutty taste – and a bit crunchy on top of that.
Courtesy Sharon Palmer, RDN, The Plant-powered Dietitian
Farro is a healthy and hearty grain that makes a great addition to a white bean veggie burger. The combination of creamy white beans and delicious Farro ensures a spicy, filling bite.
Now look at what happens to your body when you eat black beans.
With the kind permission of the Mushroom Council
Enjoy these super hearty portobello burgers with garlic mayo. Packed with umami flavor, these lighter, vegetarian patties will impress.
With the kind permission of the Mushroom Council
Who needs greasy sliders when you can have juicy mini mushroom burgers? Since they are ready in just a few bites, these perfectly portioned mini burgers are ideal for snacking by the pool.
Courtesy The New Baguette
These vegan and gluten-free black bean burgers are hearty enough for an all-day barbecue. Ground oats add texture to the patties, while smoked peppers, sauteed onions, and lime add spiciness. Serve the burgers on top of a crispy coleslaw in warm weather.
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