10 Vegan Burger Recipes With Big Flavor

Mexican Bean Burgers
Photo: Katherine Martinelli

Just because you're vegan, or trying to eat more plants, doesn't mean you can't still enjoy a hearty burger. Indeed, with a plethora of plant-based protein options, today's home cooks have a multitude of ingredients with which they can build a meat-free burger. These 10 vegan burger recipes, made with ingredients from portobello mushrooms to beans and tofu, will satisfy all your burger cravings, all while being free of meat, dairy, and eggs.

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Vegan Black Bean Burgers

Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Katherine Martinelli

The key to making this spicy and flavorful patty is the addition of seafood seasoning, like Old Bay.

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Falafel Burgers

Falafel Burgers
Happyschmoopies

"This was a super quick, vegetarian weeknight meal," says Jamie Justice Yost. "I almost always have the ingredients on hand so it's a nice go-to that's healthy."

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Savory Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Savory Portobello Mushroom Burgers
SunnyDaysNora

Portobello mushrooms make a great fuss-free veggie burger when you don't want to have do much mixing and molding. Omit or use a vegetarian Worcestershire sauce to make the recipe vegan-friendly.

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Mexican Bean Burgers

Mexican Bean Burgers
Katherine Martinelli

Pair your favorite taco toppings with these south-of-the-border bean burgers. We like using guacamole, salsa, and vegan sour cream.

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Jamaican Burgers

Jamaican Burgers
Sarah-May

If you're a fan of spice, this is the recipe for you. Utilizing an entire habanero pepper, these Jamaican burgers are bursting with heat.

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Linda T

These burgers are the perfect combo of sweet and savory flavor.

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Carrot Rice Nut Burger

Carrot Rice Nut Burger
Katherine Martinelli

By having a short ingredients list, these simple burgers are easy to customize with your favorite spice blends.

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Spicy Black Bean and Corn Burgers

Spicy Black Bean and Corn Burgers
Rachel Powers

Sweet corn and spicy jalapeños make for a perfectly balanced black bean burger.

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North African Sweet Potato Burgers

North African Sweet Potato Burgers
Linda T

"I doubled this recipe and my entire family loved it," says user MamaKing. "Even the kids!" Cilantro, ginger, and peanuts add a North African-inspired flavor.

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Kidney Bean and Black Thai Rice Burgers

Kidney Bean and Black Thai Rice Burgers
Linda T

This mix of black rice and kidney beans is made even more hearty (and almost meaty) with the addition of vital wheat gluten.

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