Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (2024)

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This vegan butter burger is absolutely delicious. It can be made as greasy, gooey, cheesy comfort food … there’s also a healthier option without butter or oil and it’s still delicious. Both versions are simple to make using commonly available ingredients.

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First, cook the rice. Short grain rice is what helps this burger stick together and stay firm in the center. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of cooked rice to use in the recipe.

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After the rice, the rest of the ingredients are also super simple, staring with sauteed mushrooms. I didn’t use oil at this point because I wanted the mushrooms kind of dry for the burger mixture and this step releases and evaporates most of the moisture.

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The other major ingredient is black beans. They add protein, flavor, and some texture. I use canned and drain and then rinse them and pat quite a bit of the moisture off with a paper towel.

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Pulse the rice, mushrooms, and black beans together, along with oats and yummy spices in a food processor until incorporated but not overprocessed. Then form into patties and let sit for about 20 minutes.

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Now …

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… this brings us to the fork in the road. You can continue as we have and saute the burger without oil or even bake them in the oven. It turns out delicious and can be topped with lots of onions and vegan cheese.

Or … if you chose the other road you take the way that leads to a tasty plant-based burger that’s also a bit of a calorie bomb.

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We can cook it all in a mound of vegan butter. This makes it greasy and delectable. I use Earth Balance and first sauteed about 2 cups chopped onions with 2 tablespoons Earth Balance. It will look like a lot of onions, but they sautee down to less than half that.

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Saute the onions in the vegan butter for several minutes over medium heat, until they’re brown and tender. Remove from the pan. There should be quite a bit of butter left, but if not add a little more.

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Saute the burgers in the butter over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side.

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Add cheese on top of the burgers and, optionally, butter your buns and steam them for a minute or two with the pan lid on while the cheese melts.

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Top with the reserved buttery onions.

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Yum.

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It goes great with Easy Southern Potato Salad!

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Vegan Butter Burger

This vegan butter burger is absolutely delicious. It can be made as greasy, gooey, cheesy comfort food ... there's also a healthier option without butter or oil and it's still delicious. Both versions are simple to make using commonly available ingredients.

CourseMain Course

CuisineVegan

Keywordburger

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Resting Time 20 minutes

Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to directions and set aside 1 1/2 cups to use in the recipe.

  2. Saute the mushrooms in a dry pan to brown and remove most of the moisture. Optionally, use a bit of butter for this step, if desired.

  3. Drain the beans well, rinse them, and pat as dry as possible with paper towels.

  4. Add the rice, mushrooms, beans, oats, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a food processor. Pulse several times to mince and combine the ingredients. Don't overprocess.

  5. Let the burger mixture rest for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, saute the onions in a large skillet with 2 tbsp vegan butter over medium heat until brown and tender.

    *(Optionally, this burger mix can easily be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge overnight which allows everything to really meld together)

  6. Remove the onions and set aside. Fry the burgers in the remaining vegan butter, adding more if necessary. Cook about 4 minutes over medium heat on each side. Turn once.

  7. Add a slice of your favorite vegan cheese to the tops, if you like. Steam some buttered vegan buns in the pan with the lid on for a minute or two while melting the cheese.

  8. Serve on the buns topped with the buttery onions.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Butter Burger

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Lisa Viger Gotte

Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.

Vegan Butter Burger Plant-Based Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What binds a vegan burger together? ›

Eggs are the most common and effective binder, and egg replacers are an excellent alternative for vegan burgers. Other common binders include wheat germ, bread crumbs, oats, and ground flaxseeds.

What is the difference between plant-based and vegan burger? ›

Vegan Vs Plant Based

The term plant-based very literally means that it's made exclusively from plants. Vegan diets eliminate all animal products, while plant-based diets may still include some animal products.

What are the key ingredients in a plant based burger? ›

Beyond Tofu: 7 Vegetarian Burger Ingredients
  • PROTEIN-RICH LEGUMES. They're cholesterol-free, low-fat and an excellent source of fiber. ...
  • FAVA OR CHICKPEA FALAFEL. ...
  • VERSATILE ROOT VEGETABLES. ...
  • PRESSED VEGETABLE PULP. ...
  • HEALTHY GRAIN COMBINATIONS. ...
  • VEGETARIAN BINDERS. ...
  • FRESHLY SOURCED TOPPINGS.
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What is the best vegan binding agent for burgers? ›

Mashed avocado or white miso make great vegan burger binders, with egg replacers, wheat germ, bread crumbs, oats and ground flax seeds also being effective choices.

What is a good egg substitute for binding veggie burgers? ›

Flax: ground flaxseed is our egg substitute to help the patties stick together so they don't fall apart when you cook them.

Is McDonald's plant-based burger vegan? ›

A vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat® featuring vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan alternative to cheese in a sesame seed bun. Vegan certified.

Are vegan burgers highly processed? ›

Are veggie burgers highly processed food? They can be. Highly processed foods are those in which the raw ingredients (grains, vegetables or proteins) undergo multiple mechanical processes.

What is McDonald's plant-based burger called? ›

McPlant™: McDonald's Plant-Based Burger | McDonald's.

What is KFC plant-based burger made of? ›

The plant-based burger uses Quorn (made from Mycoprotein) as its meat replacement. The meat alternative comes coated in KFC's famous secret blend of 11 herbs and spices.

What are the ingredients in Trader Joe's plant-based burgers? ›

Ingredients. HYDRATED PEA PROTEIN BLEND (WATER, PEA PROTEIN, PEA FIBER), SUNFLOWER OIL, BEETS, NATURAL FLAVORS, METHYL CELLULOSE, OAT FIBER, FRUIT JUICE (COLOR), ONION POWDER, SEA SALT, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR).

What makes a good binder for veggie burgers? ›

The binder holds the patties together and keeps them from falling apart as they cook, and can also add extra flavor to your burger. Common veggie burger binders include eggs, flax egg, wheat germ, breadcrumbs, oats, miso paste, or even water.

How do they make vegan burgers taste like meat? ›

Researchers at Impossible Foods discovered that by adding heme to their plant-based burgers, they could capture a lot of the aromas we associate with meat. They call it their "magic ingredient," and, combined with yeast extract, it does seem to do a pretty good job.

Why are my veggie burgers mushy? ›

Raw vegetables, while delicious, hold a lot of water. And when added to veggie burgers, these vegetables release all that moisture during cooking, which can make for an especially mushy burger.

How do you make vegan meat stick together? ›

Ground Flax – for binding, like a vegan egg! Flour – also for binding, but use GF flour if you wish. Breadcrumbs – another binder! Or use oats for gluten free! Start with about 1 cups worth and add more until the mixture comes together.

What is a good binder for black bean burgers? ›

Hearty chopped cashews add textural variation, while panko bread crumbs help bind the patties without turning them mushy.

What is a binding agent for burgers other than egg? ›

No, eggs are not necessary for binding burger patties, though they are commonly used for binding them. However, you can use other binding agents such as breadcrumbs, cracker crumbs, potato starch, flour, and porridge oats to bind burger patties according to your preferences.

What is a good vegan binder? ›

Vegan Binders for Baking

Chia seeds are a popular vegan egg substitute for baking. To replace one large egg in a recipe, simply combine one tablespoon of chia seeds with two and a half tablespoons of water. Let the mixture sit until it forms a jello-like texture. That's it!

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