10 Spicy Plant-Based Burger Recipes

Everyone enjoys a good burger, but sometimes a little extra kick is required to satiate those cravings. You may need to pour yourself a glass of oat milk, however, if you want to make it through some of these. Here are 10 spicy burger recipes for when you’re in the mood to set your mouth on fire.

1. Spicy Herb and Broad Bean Burger

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This recipe is loosely inspired by the broad bean burger served by Burgermeester in Amsterdam, a regular meat burger restaurant that also serves veggie burgers that are truly delicious! The restaurant version of this burger is flavored with Middle Eastern spices and herbs. Here, broad beans are mixed with Nordic leek and dill—an interesting combination with cilantro and a good match with Lemon Mayonnaise. This Spicy Herb and Broad Bean Burger by Nina Olsson is amazing!

2. Spicy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burger

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This Spicy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burger by Silvia Ribas is packed with flavor from carefully selected spices such as cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Adjust spiciness to taste and create an awesome dining experience by topping with your choice of salad, tomato, onion, and avocado. Need another reason to try? These burgers freeze well, so be sure to make a double batch to enjoy later on.

3. 5-Ingredient Spicy Black Bean Jalapeno Burgers

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These 5-Ingredient Spicy Black Bean Jalapeño Burgers by Michele Elizabeth are paired with a tahini lime sauce, healthy, tasty, and store well in the freezer. These simple burgers have a hearty, earthy flavor that’s given a spicy kick from the jalapeños that are counteracted by the creamy, tangy tahini sauce. Plus they’re quick and easy to make.

4. Spicy Lentil Rice Burgers

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This recipe is simple and quick. Made primarily with lentils, brown rice, and sunflower seeds, these Spicy Lentil Rice Burgers by Maya Sozer are protein and fiber dense, so you can nosh knowing that you’re eating a wholesome and filling dish. A little vegan mayo goes great with this particular recipe: it has that cool-down creaminess without overshadowing the taste of the burger.

5. Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing

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These gluten-free Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing by Margaret Helthaler offer a flavorful blend of plant-based ingredients with a little kick. Since these burgers are composed of lentils and quinoa, they may crumble when eaten in a bun. If that annoys you, we suggest enjoying these with a fork over a bed of baby romaine with chunks of baked sweet potato, sliced tomato, and a tart avocado dressing.

6. Spicy Cauliflower Chickpea Burger

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A no-meat burger that will leave you wondering why meat was ever an option. Smothered with Buffalo sauce, filled with veggies, and piled with amazing toppings. Open wide because you want to devour this Spicy Cauliflower Chickpea Burger by Sophia DeSantis.

7. Hoison Black Bean Burger With Spicy Sesame Sauce

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Chinese food is delicious. BBQ food is delicious. Here you get double the deliciousness because this is a Chinese BBQ burger. This Hoison Black Bean Burger With Spicy Sesame Sauce by Rhea Parsons is protein-packed, nutty, and flavorful. It’s topped with grilled veggies and a spicy sesame sauce. Just don’t try to eat it with chopsticks.

8. Spicy Potato and Beans Burger

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Made from potatoes, chickpeas, and mung beans, this Spicy Potato and Beans Burger by Susan Edelman is hearty and filling. These burgers come with a creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce — the perfect cooling contrast to their spicy flavor and crispy texture. Serve these on any bun of your choice or let them cool and then crumble them on top of a bed of greens.

9. Smoky and Spicy Black Bean Burger

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Barbecue season is upon us, and you can never have enough tasty burger recipes. While pre-packaged patties are an easy option, sometimes it’s nice to make your own from scratch. This Smoky and Spicy Black Bean Burger by Becky Cotter is perfectly served with a good BBQ sauce and loads of greens.

10. Spicy Quinoa Burgers

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Quinoa, spinach, and bread crumbs come together in patty form for these hearty burgers. These Spicy Quinoa Burgers by Florian Nouh are very easy to make, and only require you to cook the ingredients and then mash them into patty form before baking or lightly frying them. For an extra kick, smear on some zesty ssam sauce.

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Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, and prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

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