15 Plant-Based Summer Burger Recipes

Burgers and Summer just seem to go together. Throwing some delicious and juicy burgers on the grill is so satisfying. So if you’re looking for some new plant-based burgers to bring in the Summer season, then this is the list for you. Enjoy!

1. 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! These Quinoa and Chickpea Burgers by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer are spectacular!

2. Curry Chickpea Kale Burgers and Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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These Curry Chickpea Kale Burgers by Jessica Bose are phenomenal! They are made with healthy ingredients that taste amazing and will keep you satisfied! The patties are made with chickpeas, kale, onion, garlic, oats, sunflower seeds, and an amazing mix of spices! The homemade roasted garlic hummus pairs so well with the flavors in this burger. Top it with your favorite veggie burger toppings and throw it on a bun––good to go! That is after you make homemade sweet potato fries! Every aspect of this meal complements each other.

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3. Easy Black Bean Burger

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This Easy Black Bean Burger by Caroline Doucet is nutritious, yet delicious! The black bean patty is high in protein thanks to the beans, nuts, and seeds. It’s also filled with fiber due to the beans, vegetables, whole wheat bread, and again, the nuts and seeds. It’s flavored with smoked paprika, garlic, and onions to give you a BBQ-flavored burger, without any BBQ sauce. Make a few batches and keep them in the freezer for easy weeknight dinners!

4. The Best Ever Veggie Burgers

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Burgers are at the heart of every summer barbecue, and eating plant-based doesn’t mean you have to miss out. The vegan market is saturated with processed artificial meats, so finding a solid veggie burger made from real, whole ingredients can be a true challenge. What we want in our burger is a great texture, lots of veggies, natural plant protein, and a killer sauce that brings it all together. Well, this veggie burger is a bun in a million. Its texture is firm enough to stand up to the grill, and it can hold its own on a bun. Trust me when I say that these Best Ever Veggie Burgers by Jackie Akerberg is the only burger recipe you need. Happy grilling!

Credit: Reprinted with permission from The Clean Vegan Cookbook by Jackie Akerberg. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Jackie Akerberg.

5. Beer Cheese Black Bean Burger

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If you love dense, flavorful meals that don’t disappoint, you have to try this homemade Beer Cheese Black Bean Burger by Gabrielle St. Claire. The burgers are made from seasoned black beans, mushrooms, and plenty of herbs; they’re topped with creamy beer cheese sauce, plus crunchy onion rings. While the ingredients to this homemade black bean burger are varied, the steps are easy-peasy. It’s the ultimate comfort meal. You’ll feel like you’re at the pub without even having to leave the comfort of your home!

6. Moroccan Sweet Potato Burgers

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These Moroccan Sweet Potato Burgers by Ashley Smyczek are great to whip up on a weeknight for dinner!

7. Black-Eyed Pea Burgers With Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce

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These Black-Eyed Pea Burgers by Holly Jade have Southern flair! They are made from black-eyed peas, oats, and buckwheat flour, so they are hearty and filling and they’re served with a smoky, sugar-free barbecue sauce. You can make these any time of year, whether it’s summer and you’re eating dinner on the porch or if it’s winter and you’re wishing for warmer days. Serve these with some vegan cheese, onion, plenty of barbecue sauce, and your favorite greens.

8. Quinoa and Sweet Potato Burger Patty

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These Quinoa and Sweet Potato Burgers by Maria Koutsogiannis make an excellent weekly meal! Plus, this recipe makes a lot so it’ll do well for parties!

9. Pumpkin Bean Burgers

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Flavor- delicious! Mild tasting from the beans and pumpkin with a spicy after-bite kick from the cayenne or chili powder, and even more spice if you add the optional peppers. You have to try these Pumpkin Bean Burgers by Michele Elizabeth.

10. Quinoa Pizza Burger

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It takes just three main ingredients to make these Quinoa Pizza Burgers by Melanie Sorrentino. Quinoa, beans, and tomato paste! The patties hold together without the use of bread crumbs and are flavored with Italian spices like basil and oregano. Top these patties with pizza-inspired toppings, like cashew mozzarella and black olives, or go for a blend of peppers and onions — choose your favorite!

11. Tandoori Chickpea Burgers with Minty Yogurt, Mango Chutney, and Spiced Coconut Crunch

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Crispy toasted burger buns, topped with tandoori spiced chickpea patties, mango chutney, minty yogurt, and chili coconut crunch. You won’t want to pass on these Tandoori Chickpea Burgers by Anna Sue.

12. Walnut Veggie Burgers

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You have to make these amazing and healthy Walnut Veggie Burgers by Julie Zimmer.

13. Quinoa and White Bean Burger

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This Quinoa and White Bean Burger by Julie West is loaded with protein and fiber as well as other beneficial nutrients and is very filling. As far as veggie burgers go this is fairly easy. The white bean quinoa burger patties came out fantastic and held up great without falling apart, and they were not dry at all, nor were they mushy. The texture, taste, and visual appeal all hit the mark. Once layered with all the extra goodies, this white bean quinoa burger was supreme.

14. Tempeh & Black Bean Burgers

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Burgers are a must for any good BBQ feast- but just because you don’t eat meat, doesn’t mean you should ever miss out. These Tempeh & Black Bean Burgers by Ross Bearman are a must for Summer barbeques!

15. Smoky Pinto Bean-Beet Burgers

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These Smoky Pinto Bean-Beet Burgers by Nutritious Delicious not only delivered fantastic texture and flavor, but amassed an enviable nutritional profile for a burger: protein and fiber from beans, minerals and vitamins from the bulgur and beets, and omega-3 fatty acids from the walnuts. Carrot baby food (conveniently pureed) provided an unconventional but effective binder that lent the patties a subtle sweetness.

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