Craving a delicious, hearty burger but want to keep it plant-based? This easy vegan burger recipe is just what you need!
Packed with flavor, loaded with wholesome ingredients, and surprisingly simple to make, this homemade burger will satisfy your cravings without any fuss.
No need for fancy ingredients or complicated steps—just a few pantry staples, a little mixing, and you’ll have a tasty, satisfying burger ready to enjoy.
Fire up the skillet, grab your favorite toppings, and get ready to sink your teeth into a seriously good vegan burger!
Ingredients:
1 15 oz can of Black Beans
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 Green bell pepper
1/2-1cup grated carrots
1 medium red onion
Cumin
Smoked paprika
Cayenne pepper
Salt
Like Sweet Like Smokey
Black pepper
1/2 cup chickpea flour
1 tsb vegan Worcestershire
1 tbs BBQ sauce
Oil for sauteing and for frying
Vegan pretzel bun
Guacamole
Sliced red onions
Sliced tomatoes
Mac Sauce:
1/2 cup vegan mayo
2 tbs diced pickles or relish
2 tbs ketchup
2 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp coconut sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Spread rinsed black beans on a baking sheet (use parchment paper if desired).
- Bake for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Set aside to cool.
- Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add red onion, bell peppers, and grated carrots. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft.
- Season with minced garlic, cumin, cayenne, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash black beans until 75-80% mashed, leaving some texture.
- Add the cooked veggie mixture, then mix in chickpea flour, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, and nutritional yeast.
- Stir well until fully combined.
- Oil your hands and a scoop. Shape the mixture into ⅓ cup-sized patties, about ½ inch thick.
- Place patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Heat 3 tbsp avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add patties and cook for 3 minutes per side, lowering heat to medium-low after 15 seconds.
- If using vegan cheese, place a slice on top in the last minute of cooking. Cover to help melt.
- In a small bowl, mix together vegan mayo, diced pickles, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and coconut sugar. Stir until smooth.
- Spread vegan butter on the cut sides of the buns. Toast in a pan until golden.
- On the bottom bun, spread guacamole, then layer black bean patties, sliced red onions, sliced tomatoes, and Mac sauce on the top bun.
- Assemble the burger and take a big bite! Enjoy this delicious plant-based meal.
