15 High-Protein Veggie Burgers For Memorial Day!

In the summertime, when you’re attending barbecues, eating outside and grilling, what’s more satisfying than a veggie burger? It’s the perfect meal for the season, and totally delicious. With all your outdoor adventures this summer, you’re going to need plenty of protein to keep you going, so why not combine the two with 15 amazing high-protein veggie burgers for summer 2019 that you can find on our Food Monster App!

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1. Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers With Creamy Mustard

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Sometimes, to make the best burger, you’ve just got to do it yourself. This is one of them you’ve got to make. Smoky, filling, and oh so satisfying, this Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers With Creamy Mustard from Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer is sure to impress anyone you serve it to, including yourself!

2. Herby Chickpea Burgers

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These yummy Herby Chickpea Burgers from Jean-Philippe Cyr are crispy like falafel, herby like falafel. Essentially, they’re everything you love about falafel sandwiched between two hamburger buns with all the dressings. Chickpeas are blended with fresh parsley, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, then fried to make them crispy. These burgers would be amazing paired with vegan tzatziki sauce and sweet potato fries.

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3. Buffalo Tempeh Burger

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You’ll never have anything like these Buffalo Tempeh Burgers from Florian Nouh. Meaty, savory, spicy, and sweet — yes, sweet — from Medjool dates, these burgers are covered with sauce and topped with onion rings or potato chips. These burgers will be your new best friend. They’re perfect for backyard barbecues, but you shouldn’t wait for a special occasion to dive right into this recipe!

4. High Protein Jalapeño Black Bean Burgers

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Love spicy food? You will love these spicy High Protein Jalapeño Black Bean Burgers from Rene Barker. Each patty is packed with beans, onions, and garlic, plus spicy brown mustard, Sriracha, and jalapeños. These burgers are also freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch and just freeze them for a later date.

5. Spicy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burger

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These Spicy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers from Silvia Ribas are 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 really well, so be sure to make a double batch to enjoy later on.

6. 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 from 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.

7. Quinoa and White Bean Burger

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These Quinoa and White Bean Burgers from Julie West are loaded with protein and fiber as well as other beneficial nutrients, and they are very filling. As far as veggie burgers go this is fairly easy. And, if you don’t feel like having it on a bun, by all means, top your veggie burger on a bed of fresh leafy greens with a squeeze of lemon, some avocado, salt, and pepper…so good just like that!

8. Protein-Packed Curried Chickpea and Kale Veggie Burgers

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Sometimes, you just need a good burger and fries. Look no further than these Protein-Packed Curried Chickpea and Kale Veggie Burgers from Jessica Bose. Make extra sweet potato fries to have for later. You deserve that.

9. Tempeh Black Bean Burgers With Creamy Dill Sauce

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These Tempeh Black Bean Burgers With Creamy Dill Sauce from Ashley Madden are perfected by mixing black beans and tempeh and it’s baked, not fried. Pair with the homemade creamy dill sauce for the perfect flavor combo!

10. Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing

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These gluten-free Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing from Margaret offer a flavorful blend of protein-rich plant-based ingredients with a little kick. You can eat these in a bun, or with a fork over a bed of baby romaine with chunks of baked sweet potato, sliced tomato, and a tart avocado dressing.

11. White Bean and Lentil Burger

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These amazing White Bean and Lentil Burgers from Robin Runner are packed with plant protein – perfect fuel for all your summer adventures!

12. Quinoa and Chickpea Burgers With Burger Sauce

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How about a scrumptious burger with a crispy grilled quinoa patty, delicious burger sauce, and fresh salad greens? Yes, please! Check out these Quinoa and Chickpea Burgers With Burger Sauce from VBQ: The Ultimate Vegan Barbecue Cookbook by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer!

13. Black Rice Lentil Burger

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This rustic Black Rice Lentil Burger from Priya Lakshminarayan is full of flavor. It’s made with black rice and lentils and topped with a delicious paste made from almonds, green chilis, garlic, and ginger. These patties are hearty, unique, and sandwiched between two fluffy pieces of ciabatta bread. What could be better?

14. ‘Lamb’ Burger

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You read it right. The only other thing you need to know is that this burger is meat-eater tested and totally approved. This ‘Lamb’ Burger from Molly Patrick is sure to please everyone!

15. French Lentil and Mushroom Burger

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These veggie burgers are nothing to sniff at. Made from lentils and tofu, they’re packed with protein and plenty of spicy, savory flavor (plus, you can choose to fry or bake them, if you want to keep it oil-free!). Whip up a French Lentil and Mushroom Burger from Alicja Rokicka tonight!

Need more delicious burger recipes? Check out 20 of Our Most Mouthwatering Veggie Burgers Ever and our Burgers Archives!

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