Original Vegan Burger Recipe

We’ve shared many veggie burgers over the years, but this one takes the burger, or the cake, or the burger cake! (Burger cake recipe idea, noted).

We examined all of our past recipes, tried to dissect the flavor of beef, and got very scientific about this burger. We considered the texture, the flavor, the aroma, and the complexity of every ingredient added. If it wasn’t adding something special or amazing, we tossed it. And we think this combo truly mocks the flavors of a real burger.

This burger is not only vegan, it’s also gluten-free, soy-free, and magically bean-free (if that’s your sort of thing)! And it requires just 10 wholesome ingredients and simple methods to create the ultimate plant-based patty.

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While store-bought vegan burgers are typically made with extracts of this and scientific combinations of that, we wanted to do something different — something better for you with wholesome, recognizable ingredients.

We start by caramelizing onions for a sweet-savory component. Then add shiitake mushrooms for their meaty texture and natural supply of vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6, selenium, zinc, and more!

Next, we pulse the sautéed veggies in a food processor with cooked brown rice to create the perfect burger texture. This neutral-flavored whole grain also provides additional B vitamins and minerals.

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We add cashews for richness and a subtle crunch, oat flour to help with binding, and salt and pepper for added flavor. All that’s remaining is miso paste and coconut aminos for umami-packed goodness and a little smoked paprika for a subtle smokiness.

Once the burger patty dough is formed, the burgers are ready for cooking until golden brown. They can also be transferred to the fridge or freezer for quick preparation whenever a burger craving strikes!

For the ultimate comfort meal, pair these burgers with our Crispy Baked Garlic Matchstick Fries, Gluten-Free Onion Rings, or Easy Roasted Potato Salad with Garlic Dill Dressing. Or for a more veggie-centric meal, serve with our Easy Massaged Kale Salad (15 Minutes!).

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Serving: 1 burger Calories: 410 Carbohydrates: 38.5 g Protein: 9.8 g Fat: 25.9 g Saturated Fat: 3.8 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.2 g Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 442 mg Potassium: 581 mg Fiber: 5.7 g Sugar: 6.6 g Vitamin A: 52.3 IU Vitamin C: 3.2 mg Calcium: 28.1 mg Iron: 2.8 mgMy mother and her non-vegan partner were here for a visit while we were testing these burgers on the grill and he was raving about them.

He said they were the best burgers he’s had, and this was from a card carrying carnivore my friends! He was also raving about our vegan nacho cheese, basically he was a happy dude with the food offerings around these parts.

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They are meaty, but don’t worry you would never mistake them for actual meat. But they are nice and fat, super hearty and filling, with a mix of spices that creates that wonderful BBQ flavor.

You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

If you’re frying them in the pan then fry them in olive oil – and baste them with a bit of vegan BBQ sauce – and they come out wonderfully.

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If you’re grilling them on the barbecue then make sure your grill is oiled a little. This ensures that the grill doesn’t stick to your burgers.

As long as you’ve done that, you can get a perfect grilled vegan burger. And you definitely still want to put on some vegan BBQ sauce.

I decided to use couscous because it’s so easy to make and cooking the couscous doesn’t add any extra time to making these burgers. While you’re preparing your other ingredients, you just have your couscous soaking in some hot water and then it’s ready!

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Whereas if you use something like brown rice or quinoa you are going to have to spend some time cooking it first.

However, if you want to try this vegan burger with brown rice or quinoa you could give it a go. I have not tested it like that though so can’t be sure of the results.

The best way I’ve found to make couscous is just to put equal amounts of couscous and boiling water in a bowl. Cover with a cloth and leave for a few minutes. Then fluff with a fork. Done!

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I don’t know how this vegan burger recipe could be adapted to gluten free, it wasn’t my focus with this recipe as I wanted to use vital wheat gluten because of the great texture it creates.

If you want to experiment then a version with quinoa rather than couscous and gluten-free all purpose flour is probably what I would try as a first go, but just know I haven’t tested it like that and it would be a total experiment.

For other burger recipes that could more easily adapt to gluten-free check out our vegan black bean burgers and vegan chickpea burgers.

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We’ve topped our burger with some vegan thousand island dressing but other great options are vegan aioli or vegan yum yum sauce.

Leftovers keep very well in the fridge and can be enjoyed over the next 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the frying pan or in the microwave.

You can freeze them cooked or uncooked for up to 3 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat, or just cook them directly from frozen.

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Serving: 1 Burger Patty | Calories: 473 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 30 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 0.03 mg | Sodium: 1047 mg | Potassium: 415 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 283 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 84 mg | Iron: 4 mg

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Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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Let's talk about, my gosh-darn classic vegan burger recipe. It's an ABSOLUTE classic at my house ever since I developed this recipe and I reckon you'll find the same happens in your house!

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They have a beautifully tender, meaty texture. A deep, complex flavour profile and a satisfyingly meaty colour which actually changes as you cook them! Here's why they're so awesome:

OK, this might be a classic vegan burger recipe for those with a bit of spare time and a real taste for burgers! The process is quite lengthy, so here's a quick breakdown for you!

First you're going to need to cook your soya mince. This stuff is magical but not when it's raw - it'll break your teeth it's so crunchy, so let's make sure it's fully hydrated first yeah??

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All you need to do is boil it in water for around 10 minutes until it's nice and soft. Be careful not to let your water boil off or get soaked right up - this stuff really drinks up moisture so keep an eye on the pan.

Once your soya mince is cooked, you'll need to squeeze out some of the excess water before mixing in your extra ingredients. The beetroot will change the colour of the mixture and it'll suddenly start looking super meaty!

I Like to blitz my extra ingredients before they go in, but you can easily just chop everything up finely and it'll be just as tasty!

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Next up you'll add your wheat gluten and give everything a good knead. This helps to bring everything together into a decent textured vegan burger mix! It should also be smelling pretty great by now!

Once everything just about holds together you'll need to divide your