DIY Veggie Burger Formula – Easy Homemade Plant-Based Burgers

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Written By Molly Messier

This DIY veggie burger formula lets you create delicious, hearty, and oil-free burgers using ingredients you already have at home. It’s a flexible, healthy recipe that’s perfect for customizing to your taste preferences and nutritional needs. Courtesy of TheCookful.com

Why Make DIY Veggie Burgers?

With this formula, you can craft a nutritious meal tailored to your taste. Plus, they’re high in fiber, plant-based protein, and loaded with veggies!

Ingredients

Standard Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1–2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/2 tsp salt

2 Cups Cooked Vegetables (Choose 1-3)

  • Sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, mushrooms, spinach, kale, corn, etc.

1 Cup Cooked Grains (Choose 1)

  • Millet, quinoa, brown rice, bulgur, etc.

1½ Cups Cooked Legumes (Choose 1-2)

  • Beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.

1/2 Cup Flavor/Texture Builders (Choose 2)

  • Fresh herbs, nuts, seeds, sundried tomatoes, etc.

3 tsp Spices (Choose 2-4)

  • Cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, turmeric, etc.

1/2 Cup Dry Base (Choose 1)

  • Ground oats, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, etc.

Instructions

  1. Cook Veggies: Sauté onions, garlic, and salt in water/broth until translucent (2-3 mins). Add other veggies and cook until soft (5-10 mins).

  2. Mix Ingredients: Transfer cooked veggies to a food processor, add grains, legumes, flavor builders, spices, and dry base. Pulse until combined but not a paste.

  3. Form Patties: Check consistency—if too crumbly, add reserved bean liquid; if too wet, add more dry base. Shape into patties and refrigerate for 30 mins.

  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 15 minutes per side (30 mins total).

  5. Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or freeze for later use.

Tips for the Best DIY Veggie Burgers

  • Add toppings: Avocado, vegan mayo, lettuce, or tomato slices.

  • Change the spices: Adjust for a Mediterranean, Mexican, or Asian twist.

  • Serve with sides: Enjoy with a side of sweet potato fries or a fresh salad.

Create your own plant-based veggie burger with this simple, versatile formula for a healthy, delicious meal!

Molly Messier

Molly Messier is a Providence-based creative director helping brands tell their story through artistic direction and strategic design. She is a visual storyteller and designer thinker guided by a distinctive point of view that celebrates art, travel, wellness and the mediterranean slow life.

https://www.messithoughtscreative.com
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