16 Ways to Love Veggie Burgers

Updated May 14, 2015
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These creative burgers are a delicious addition to any cookout. Who needs meat when the veggies taste this good?

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Clean Veggie Burgers

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Clean Veggie Burgers Recipe

Store-bought buns and bread nearly always contain artificial preservatives to help maintain freshness. Instead, buy whole-grain buns from your local bakery, where ingredients are kept clean and simple. Tightly wrap extra buns, and freeze (do not refrigerate--this will cause bread to stale faster) for up to 3 months.

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Buffalo Quinoa Burgers

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Buffalo Quinoa Burgers Recipe

This is the kind of satisfying, protein-rich veggie burger everyone will love, especially when kicked up with a splash of hot sauce.

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Zucchini Burgers

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Zucchini Burgers Recipe

We've given the veggie burger a serious upgrade, with browned mushrooms, nuts, and spices in the shredded zucchini patties, and raw zucchini ribbons on top for freshness.

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Chipotle Black Bean Burgers with Fried Egg and Avocado

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Chipotle Black Bean Burgers with Fried Egg and Avocado Recipe

These black bean burgers get their fiery kick from chipotle chili powder and an added dose of protein with a fried egg on top.

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Smoky Quinoa-Bean Burgers

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Smoky Quinoa-Bean Burgers Recipe

With ingredients like quinoa and pinto beans in these flavorful burgers, you get added health benefits along with the great taste.

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Lentil Veggie Burgers

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Lentil Veggie Burgers Recipe

Scared to try a veggie burger? This one will make you a believer. Packed with lentils and healthy veggies, we promise you will never even miss the meat.

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Berkeley Veggie Burger

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Berkeley Veggie Burger Recipe

A mix of golden beets and chewy whole-grain brown rice makes up our Berkeley Veggie Burger. Chopped toasted walnuts and blue cheese add subtle crunch and rich flavor to this Veggie Burger

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Veggie Burgers with Pomegranate Ketchup

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Veggie Burgers with Pomegranate Ketchup Recipe

Eating vegan for a month led Richard Blais to examine his pantry more closely. He discovered that ground porcini mushrooms add a meaty flavor to dishes like his veggie burger.

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Quinoa and Chickpea Burgers

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Quinoa and Chickpea Burgers Recipe

Serve patties with pita bread and, if desired, greens, avocado, tomato and a mayonnaise or yogurt sauce.

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Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa

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Black Bean Burgers with Mango Salsa Recipe

"I try to cook vegetarian as much as possible. My then-16-month-old daughter loved black beans, so I decided to make black bean burgers. My now-2-year-old loves them! I like a sweet bite with savory dishes, so I added mango to an avocado salsa to top the burgers." –Marina Delio, Santa Barbara, Calif.

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Black Bean Burgers

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Black Bean Burgers Recipe

These Black Bean Burgers with full-bodied flavor are a great option for meatless Mondays.

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Veggie Sliders with Red Onion Jam

Veggie Sliders with Red Onion Jam Recipe

Lentils, baby spinach, and pinenuts make up the savory mixture for Veggie Sliders with Red Onion Jam. Top this veggie burger with blue cheese, baby arugula, and our Red Onion Jam.

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Tofu and Chickpea Patties with Cucumber Mint Relish

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Tofu and Chickpea Patties with Cucumber Mint Relish Recipe

These tofu and chickpea patties are delicious and also clock in at under 300 calories each.

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Falafel Burgers with Hummus

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Falafel Burgers with Hummus Recipe

These Greek-style falafel burgers are great with fresh pita bread.

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Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burger

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Caramelized Onion-Veggie Burger Recipe

This delicious veggie burger is a healthy and savory choice for a summer entrée.

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Red Beans-and-Rice Veggie Burgers

Red Beans-and-Rice Veggie Burgers Recipe

Stirring the rice as it cooks releases the starch that helps hold the veggie patties together. Want to go beyond vegetarian? Top these burgers with grilled shrimp or sausage.

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SoCal Veggie Burgers

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SoCal Veggie Burgers Recipe

Pile up your favorite veggie burger patties with lots of vegetables, homemade hummus and slaw, and tuck the works into lettuce "buns." Use extra hummus as a dip for vegetables or as a sandwich spread.

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