These patties can be grilled, and if you’d rather spend time in the sun than the kitchen, you can even make them a day or two ahead of time. Of course, that’s just my opinion, but I think you’ll agree once you give it a try.
Not only that, but this veggie burger has a fantastic meaty texture and savory, smoky flavor, keeps its shape when stuffed inside a bun, and tastes great with fancy toppings or just plain ketchup and mustard. Unlike many packaged veggie burgers, its incredible texture and flavor come from simple, plant-based ingredients, so it’s not only delicious but also healthy.
Jack and I are making it this weekend to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, and I hope you will too. Hearty, flavorful, and really darn fun, it’s not a recipe you want to miss. Over the past few years, so many readers have made and loved this veggie burger recipe. If it’s not already obvious, we’re also pretty obsessed with it.
Grilled Veggie Burger Recipe with Black Beans, Chickpeas & Roasted Vegetables | BBQGuys
Best Veggie Burger 🔗
Even meat eaters will love this veggie burger recipe! These grill-able patties are tangy, smoky, and savory, with a hearty texture from walnuts and mushrooms.
Prep: 20min
Total: 40min
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (more for drizzling)
- 2 shallots (chopped (⅔ cup))
- 16 ounces mushrooms (mix of shiitake + portobello, stemmed and diced)
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (or ½ teaspoon maple syrup)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons sriracha (more if desired)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (freshly cooked so that it’s sticky*)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs (divided)
- Vegan Worcestershire sauce (for brushing)
- Nonstick cooking spray (for grilling)
- Hamburger buns & desired burger fixings
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instruction:
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté until soft, 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and a generous pinch of salt, and sauté until soft and browned, 6 to 9 minutes, turning down the heat slightly, as needed.
- Stir in the tamari, vinegar, and mirin. Stir, reduce the heat, then add the garlic, smoked paprika, and sriracha. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool slightly.
- In a food processor, combine the sautéed mushrooms, walnuts, flaxseed, brown rice, and ½ cup of the panko. Pulse until just combined. The mixture should hold together when pinched, but it should still have some texture.
- Transfer to a large bowl and fold in the remaining panko.
- Form into 8 patties, place them on a large plate and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- If you're grilling the patties, preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush the patties with olive oil and spray the grill with cooking spray. Place the patties on the grill and use a spatula to press down lightly. Grill for 7 minutes on the first side, flip, and grill for 6 to 7 minutes on the second side, or until well-charred and cooked through.
- Alternately, cook the patties on the stove. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Coat the bottom of the skillet with oil and cook the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until well-charred and cooked through.
- Remove from the heat, brush with Worcestershire sauce, and serve with desired fixings.
FAQ
How do I make my veggie burgers stick together?
Keep the grill lid down throughout the cook, lifting it only to baste the top side of your burgers with olive oil before flipping them. Brush the grill grates with olive oil just before placing your patties on the grill. Grill the veggie burgers for about 6-8 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown on each.
What is the best way to cook veggie burgers?
The more the ingredients are ground up (but don’t puree them, or the final texture will be off), the better the veggie burger mixture will stick together and prevent the patties from falling apart.
How do you add flavor to a veggie burger?
Cooking instructions: Preheat a nonstick skillet over MEDIUM heat. Lightly spray the skillet with cooking oil. Add the frozen hamburgers. Heat the hamburgers over MEDIUM heat for 7-8 minutes, flipping the burgers once or twice during the heating process.