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15 Veggie Burgers That Will Make You Forget About Beef

It’s 2017 and anything is possible — cars drive themselves, drones do delivery and burgers can be made from plants. Which is why I’ve rounded up 15 tastebud-tingling veggie burger recipes to satisfy any burger craving. Herbivores and carnivores alike will be saying “Holy (living) cow” at how tasty these veggie burger recipes are.

1. Meat Lover’s Black Bean Burger

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Parisa Soraya

Black beans, corn and bread crumbs. How could you not love this burger? 

2. Spicy Chickpea Burgers with Shoestring Sweet Potatoes Fries and Sriracha Mayo

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Charlotte Cohen

If you aren’t salivating over the title, I urge you to look at the photo. This epic combo is ready in just 45 minutes.

3. Veggie Sushi Sliders

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Sarah Silbiger

Sushi + veggie burger hybrid? Hells to the yes. 

4. Cripsy Quinoa Black Bean Burger

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Sally Zhang

Quinoa and black beans are both plant-based protein powerhouses. Put them together, crisp ’em up, and you’ve got a delectable veggie burger on your hands. 

5. Lentil Burger

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Marina Wollmann

Lentil lovers unite! This mega-healthy veggie burger recipe is a tasty way to mix up your veggie burger game. 

6. Black Bean Burger on Focaccia

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Megan Prendergast

If you’ve never had a veggie burger on focaccia bread, you are seriously missing out. Fluffy carb lovers rejoice with this recipe.

7. Zucchini Parm Burger

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Maria Serghiou

A juicy and savory burger patty made from shredded zucchini and Parm is a delightfully unique way to mix up your veggie burger game. 

8. Chickpea Mushroom Burger

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Kristi Cook

Hello, gorgeous. Shittake mushrooms, chickpeas, brown rice, and warm spices give this veggie burger recipe all the umami flavors you could ever want in a burger.

9. Vegetarian Sliders with Mango Slaw

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Miranda Reilly

This is a quick and yummy option for a meat-free nibble or appetizer. 

10. Black Bean and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger

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Angela Kerndl

Perfection between two buns can be found here.

11. 15-Minute Healthy Chickpea Burgers

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Matt Volpe

Dinner in a flash. Get the details here

12. Beet Burgers

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Alexis Clark

Who needs beef when you got beets? 

13. Beyond Meat Burger

Meat lover? Give these a whirl with all your favorite burger toppings. We doubt you’ll taste a difference. They even bleed. Find out more about these “burgers” here.

14. Gluten-Free Falafel

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Kristine Mahan

Make these falafel, but bigger. Put them on a bun and pile on the toppings. 

15. Perfect Meatless Monday Black Bean Burger

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Caitlyn Heter

Another take on the black bean burger. Delicious, satisfying, and spicy. 

With all the delicious veggie burger recipes here, you won’t even think about meat next time a burger craving hits. Whip up one of these easy recipes and veg out. 

Katherine has been involved with Spoon since the early days of the NYU chapter. She continued to write for Spoon while earning her master's degree in human nutrition at Columbia University and authored the Spoon Guide to Healthier 2016. Katherine likes to avoid wearing real pants, hanging out with her rescue pup Millie, drinking iced coffee in all 4 seasons, and baking vegan treats (yes, Baker is her last name). Katherine is now a student at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and learns about how climate change impacts human health and nutrition (#school5ever). Hit her up on Insta (@katherinebaker4) and kbaked.com for more #relatablecontent.