15 Veggie Burger Recipes
These veggie burger recipes are healthy, hearty and delicious—you won't even miss the meat!
Broccoli Cheeseburgers with Spicy Sweet Potatoes
These faux burgers are so packed with flavor that nobody notices they're also packed with protein, fiber and vitamins. —Pamela Vachon, Astoria, New York
Chickpea 'n' Red Onion Burgers
When chilly days arrive and we retire the grill to the garage, I bake a batch of chickpea veggie burgers. Even die-hard meat eaters can't resist them. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Salsa Bean Burgers
I created these based on a turkey burger recipe, and wanted to make them even better for you. Use a favorite salsa with just the heat you like to make it your own. —Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio
Zucchini Burgers
With just-picked-from-the-garden-zucchini, your kids won’t even know these burgers are meatless. —Kimberly Danek Pinkson, San Anselmo, California
Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella
My family has requested this meatless recipe over and over again. It is simple to prepare and even meat lovers like it. —Geri Lucas, Oldsmar, Florida
Garbanzo Bean Burgers
These chickpea burgers are totally awesome. I think I’d rather have one than any cheeseburger at a restaurant. They really rock! —Berea Rider, East Point, Kentucky
Mushroom Burgers
Ready to turn over a new burger? I guarantee no one will be missing the beef after they’ve tasted these vegetarian burgers. They’re moist, tender and full of flavor. -Denise Hollebeke, Penhold, Alberta
Grilled Portobello Burgers
You don't miss the meat on this hearty burger. The veggies, mayo and cheese fill you up with plenty of flavor. —Mary Haas, Hewitt, New Jersey
Great Grain Burgers
I've experimented with many combinations of ingredients to make a good meatless burger and this is our favorite. These patties cook up golden brown and crispy and make delicious sandwiches. —Pat Whitaker, Alsea, Oregon
Grilled Bean Burgers
For a surefire meatless mainstay, I swear by these moist and delicious salsa-topped burgers. I first sampled them at an ‘Eating Right’ session at our local library, and they can hold their own against any veggie burger you’d buy at the supermarket. They’re wonderful! —Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey
Grilled Veggie Sandwiches with Cilantro Pesto
I first ate this sandwich while vacationing in Sedona, Arizona, and fell in love with it. When I returned home, I developed this one that tastes just like the original. —Carolyn Phenicie, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Salsa Black Bean Burgers
Meatless meals will be so tasty when these hearty bean burgers are on the menu. Guacamole and sour cream make them seem decadent. —Jill Reichardt, St. Louis, Missouri
Portobello Pizza Burgers
Portobello mushrooms are a tasty meatless option, especially tucked inside a bun with melty cheese. — Sally Lauf, West Deptford, New Jersey
Black Bean Chip & Dip Burgers
I finally invented a healthy quinoa burger that wasn't dry and crumbly or really boring. These fit the bill—even my grandkids prefer them over hamburgers. They taste like chips and dip in a burger! —KT Rehrig, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches
Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California