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Veggie Burger Recipe Thread?!?!

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#1 ·
Hey mamas!! I have a picky 10 yr old :grin: Several months ago, I picked up a box of Boca burgers for a quick last minute dinner (all the store had) and my 10 yo has since decided that those are the ONLY veggie burgers he likes. I rely on burgers at least once/week for dinner and need to find a better alternative, preferably homemade burger for our normal rotation. He likes the smooth texture (no chunks/veggie chunks, seeds, etc.)

Anyone have a good, basic veggie burger recipe??

TIA!!!
 
#2 ·
I don't have the recipes on me (packing for a move and my cookbooks are packed) but the black bean burger from Veganomicon is fantastic. Also, Mark Bitman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian has a whole section on veggie burgers; my favorite is the autumn seasonal burger, with white beans, kale, and sweet potato, but there are at least a dozen other variations!
 
#3 ·
I'm in a similar boat; my DD only loves the Chickn' Patty from Morningstar and has yet to like any of my home made burgers!:serious:
I keep on trying (and find many awesome recipes for myself lol) but so far no luck with her...

Have you seen this: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/tag/vegan-burger-recipes/

I love this site for their many vegan recipes!
 
#4 ·
I'm going to link some recipes here that I haven't tried, but that I think might be good for texture.

I have made sweet potato burgers before, and they were really homogenous, texturally speaking, but they were also very wet, so I had to bake them in an oven for a long time, almost like dehydrating. But I figure there must be some good recipes out there.

These two look very similar, but one looks smoother to me: http://whatsgabycooking.com/sweet-potato-burgers/#.U6e-cV5H3lI

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/02/easy-sweet-potato-veggie-burgers-with.html

Seitan burgers: http://veganbellyful.com/2013/06/02/amazing-seitan-burgers/
 
#5 ·
Have any of you tried just using a portabella mushroom cap instead of burger? You can marinate them and cook them and they are DELISH! I used to eat a lot of bocca burgers as well, but I honestly like the portabella WAY better. Obviously it has a nice meaty texture and can have amazing flavor! I don't know the exact ratios off hand, but I use, garlic, onion, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and a tiny splash of water. I hate waiting on marinating, so I just put it all in a foil aluminum pouch with the mushroom and seal it up and throw it on the grill (or oven). Yum yum yum
If they can get over the idea of eating a giant piece of fungus ;P, then they will probably like it!
 
#7 ·
Great idea for a thread!

These are fabulous, and if you puree everything instead of leaving chunks, they could be smooth:
http://mysisterspantry.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/a-better-veggie-burger/
The flavor is more like ground beef than any other homemade vegan food I've ever had.

My family really likes these:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cheesy-walnut-burgers
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grilled-bean-burgers
http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/03/26/recipe-connection-meatless-chickpea-wraps/
 
#9 ·
I swear by "The Magical Loaf Studio" located at http://www.veganlunchbox.com/loaf_studio.html. I usually use a combo that involves lentils, oatmeal, and walnuts. Just follow the instructions on the page by checking the boxes of which ingredients you have. I have made the recipie as a loaf, in individual muffin cups, and as burgers. Tasty!
 
#10 ·
Anyone have a good, basic veggie burger recipe??

TIA!!!
I swear by "The Magical Loaf Studio" located at http://www.veganlunchbox.com/loaf_studio.html. I usually use a combo that involves lentils, oatmeal, and walnuts. Just follow the instructions on the page by checking the boxes of which ingredients you have. I have made the recipie as a loaf, in individual muffin cups, and as burgers. Tasty!
 
#12 ·
We love using mainly Quinoa in our burgers. I cook it first and drain well. Seems like it needs a binder to hold together so I use oatmeal or very well mashed beans. Did you know that xanthan gum is a binder? Takes very very little. I see your son likes smooth and not chunky so you could finely dice some garlic and onion to cook with the quinoa. Gives it flavor but I also had other spices and herbs to taste. Then form patties and cook on a solid grill or pan fry. I suppose you could pop them in the oven as well. For us who don't mind chunks I add the green peppers as well as less mashed beans too. Generally I cook up a dozen or so and put them in the freezer with wax paper in between. Looks like you have some really great advice on this thread.
 
#13 ·
Here is a simple recipe for a homemade veggie burger that you can try:
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled black beans
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1 small zucchini, grated
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or cooking spray for grilling
You can also customize this recipe to your liking by adding in other ingredients, such as chopped nuts, diced onions, or diced bell peppers. You can also try using different types of beans or grains, such as lentils, chickpeas, or quinoa, in place of black beans and brown rice. Just be sure to cook and cool them before adding them to the mixture.
 
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