Best 4 Vegetarian Burgers Or Loaf Recipes

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In the realm of vegetarian cuisine, the humble veggie burger and the versatile loaf take center stage as delectable and nutritious alternatives to meat-based dishes. These culinary creations offer a symphony of flavors and textures, catering to diverse dietary preferences and satisfying even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian seeking new culinary adventures or a flexitarian exploring plant-based options, this article presents an enticing selection of vegetarian burger and loaf recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

From the classic veggie burger, packed with savory lentils, aromatic spices, and crunchy vegetables, to the hearty and wholesome chickpea loaf, bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this article has something for every palate. Indulge in the delightful sweetness of the sweet potato and black bean burger, where roasted sweet potatoes and hearty black beans unite to create a satisfying patty. Alternatively, embark on a culinary journey with the exotic flavors of the Thai veggie burger, where fragrant lemongrass, spicy chili, and creamy coconut milk dance harmoniously.

For those seeking a more substantial meal, the lentil loaf, brimming with protein-rich lentils, earthy mushrooms, and a medley of herbs, offers a comforting and satisfying option. The zucchini loaf, brimming with grated zucchini, tangy feta cheese, and a hint of dill, provides a refreshing and flavorful twist on a classic.

These recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure ease of preparation and accessibility, making them perfect for busy weeknight dinners or weekend culinary adventures. With step-by-step instructions and readily available ingredients, each recipe guides you effortlessly through the cooking process, ensuring a successful and enjoyable culinary experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF



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For those vegetarians who miss the taste of meatloaf, here is a tasty vegetarian version that matches the flavor.

Provided by RAINSINGER

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
1 green bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon parsley flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, mix 1/2 the barbeque sauce with the vegetarian burger crumbles, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with thyme, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the loaf pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Pour remaining barbeque sauce over the loaf, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until loaf is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 687.9 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

THE BEST VEGGIE BURGER (BETTER THAN STORE-BOUGHT)



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There's no getting around the fact that vegetable burgers take more time than regular hamburgers, but they are well worth it (trust us). Nothing is difficult about the process, so stick with us. You can do this! Once you make the burger mixture, you can keep it in the fridge for 24 hours. Or you can form the patties, cook them and freeze up to three months (this is what we do).

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     American

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 8 (3 1/4 ounce) veggie burgers

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces (225 grams) mushrooms
1 medium carrot
1 1/2 cups (85 grams) broccoli florets
1/4 medium onion
2 medium garlic cloves
2 tablespoons (30 grams) oil such as olive oil, avocado oil or grape seed, plus more for cooking
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup (35 grams) walnut halves (about 14 halves)
2 cups packed (85 grams) spinach leaves
Handful tender fresh herbs like chives, parsley or cilantro (optional)
1/2 cup (35 grams) panko breadcrumbs or use homemade breadcrumbs
2 large eggs or flax eggs
1 tablespoon (15 grams) tomato paste
3/4 cup (115 grams) cooked brown rice
Bread rolls, lettuce, tomato, cheese and favorite burger sauces

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil, parchment paper or silicon baking mats.
  • Using a damp paper towel, brush all dirt from mushrooms. Cut away and discard any hard stems. Roughly chop the mushrooms, carrot, broccoli and onion into 1/2-inch chunks. Toss vegetables into the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Close the lid and pulse 10 to 20 times until coarsely ground.
  • Spread the ground vegetables onto one of the lined baking sheets. Pat them down with a spatula until a very thin layer of vegetables covers the majority of the baking sheet. Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes. (If the veggies around the outer edges start to turn dark brown, stir and press them back down into a thin layer).
  • Meanwhile, spread the drained black beans onto the second baking sheet in one layer. When the vegetables have roasted for 15 minutes, stir them and press into a thin layer once more. Transfer both baking sheets (vegetables and the black beans) to the oven. Roast until the beans begin to split and look dry and the vegetables look drier and toasted, about 15 minutes. Let everything cool.
  • While the beans and vegetables roast, rinse the food processor bowl and pat dry.
  • Place the walnuts, spinach and fresh herbs in it. Pulse until they are about the size of breadcrumbs.
  • Add cooled beans and pulse 5 to 10 times until the beans look crumbly with large crumbs.
  • Add the roasted vegetables, panko breadcrumbs, eggs and the tomato paste. Pulse until everything is just combined. You want to keep some texture, don't pulse until a smooth mixture.
  • Scrape the mixture into a bowl and fold in the rice.
  • Refrigerate the veggie burger mix up to 24 hours. Or make patties, cook them and freeze wrapped in foil up to 3 months.
  • When you are ready to make the burgers, divide into 8 equal portions (about 3 1/4 ounces or 90 grams each). Form each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat, add oil, and then place patties in one layer. (We use about 1 tablespoon of oil to cook 4 burgers). Cook until heated through, firm and browned on both sides, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. If any bits fall from the sides as you flip, press them back into the sides of the patty. Be careful when flipping so they stay together.
  • For an outdoor grill, we recommend placing a cast iron pan or griddle over a low fire to cook the burgers.
  • To reheat frozen cooked burgers: Bake in a 350 degree F oven until heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Or reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes on each side. We do not recommend microwaving the patties (they steam and become floppy).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 burger patty (no bread/cheese/toppings), Calories 188, Protein 8.3g, Carbohydrate 22.7g, Fiber 5.4g, Sugar 2.8g, Fat 8g, SaturatedFat 1.3g, Cholesterol 46.5mg, Sodium 321.2mg

VEGETARIAN BURGERS OR LOAF



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This is a great alternative to meatloaf or burgers. You may need to play with the volume of bread crumb/oat/wheat germ to get desired consistency for forming into burgers. Only thing to remember is this timely to make from dried beans. It tastes great and I am not vegetarian.

Provided by bggio

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 medium carrots
1/4 cup dry chickpeas
1/4 cup dry green lentils
1/4 cup dried red kidney beans
1/4 cup mushroom, chopped (optional)
1 small summer squash, shredded
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup brown rice
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten dependent on mixture thickness
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
all-purpose flour, for burger not needed for loaf

Steps:

  • In a skillet heat olive oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and cook until onion has softened, about 2 minutes. Add squash carrots and toss until tender. Boil rice until tender.
  • Add rice and chick pea, lentil mushroom to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
  • Blend lightly in a food processor add cilantro soy sauce and egg.
  • Add wheat germ, bread crumb and rolled oats, salt and pepper pulse in blender and refrigerate for 1 hour; or blend well by hand.
  • Put a little flour on a large plate. Make desired size round diameter patties with cooled veggie mixture. Dip both sides of patties in the flour. Refrigerate patties for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place patties on a greased broiling pan. Broil for 5 minutes on each side. Or lightly fry in a pan.
  • Serve on a toasted hamburger bun with all the fixings, if desired.
  • Adjust amount of bread - oats - wheat germ to your tastes or for desired consistency for either burger or loaf.
  • I like to add an additional 2 cloves of garlic fresh after the cooking while blending the bread crumbs.
  • Beans, lentil and chick peas can be of the canned variety this cuts down the preparation time but dried taste better. You need to soak and boil for a while 2-3 hours if you use dried beans boil in order chick peas ½ hour later add red beans and in the last half hour add the lentil.
  • For the loaf cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes after the first ½ hour of cooking you add a small can of stewed tomatoes on top of the loaf. A ½ teaspoon of hot pepper flakes blended on in the stewed tomatoes if you like a little spice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 354.5, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 8.8

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF



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This is an awesome vegetarian meatloaf! My daughter made it first, and gave me the recipe, and I cant get enough of it. (Im not even a vegetarian) You can buy Veggieburger at Kroger stores.

Provided by Jeri in Ypsilanti

Categories     High In...

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion (diced)
1 (8 ounce) container veggie burgers
2 tablespoons real butter
4 slices whole wheat bread (torn into pieces) or 4 slices nut bread (torn into pieces)
2 eggs
2 -3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
brown sugar (no specified amount)
ketchup (No specified amount)
additional butter
1 -2 dash garlic powder (sprinkle in a dash or 2)
1 dash sage (sprinkle in a dash)

Steps:

  • In frying pan, brown onions in butter.
  • Mix veggieburger, onions & butter that you have browned, eggs, bread, sage, garlic powder and cheese.
  • Before putting mixture in 9" X 13" pan, butter the bottom & sides of pan. Then layer the bottom with brown sugar. Drizzle ketchup on top -- then you are ready to put mixture in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees covered with foil for 45 minutes. Take off foil for the last 15 minutes to brown the top.
  • Then eat! =o).
  • Total bake time = 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804.4, Fat 66.5, SaturatedFat 38.6, Cholesterol 275.4, Sodium 1144.9, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 29.5

Tips:

  • Choose your beans wisely: Different beans have different flavors and textures, so choose the ones that you like the most. Black beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Add plenty of flavorings: Vegetarian burgers and loaves can be bland if you don't add enough flavorings. Use a variety of spices, herbs, and vegetables to create a flavorful dish.
  • Use a good binder: A binder is necessary to hold the burgers or loaves together. Some good options include eggs, bread crumbs, oatmeal, and flaxseed.
  • Cook the burgers or loaves thoroughly: Vegetarian burgers and loaves should be cooked all the way through to ensure that they are safe to eat. Cook them until they are browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian burgers and loaves are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat burgers and loaves. They are packed with protein, fiber, and other nutrients, and they can be made with a variety of different ingredients to suit your taste. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make vegetarian burgers and loaves that are just as tasty and satisfying as their meat-based counterparts.

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