5 All-American Veggie Burger Recipes for a Healthy Fourth of July!

It’s just not July 4th without a burger on your plate. What better way to celebrate this time of year than to change things up a bit by serving some veggie patties instead of their meaty counterparts? Veggie burgers are versatile, easy to prepare, and SO much healthier than their meaty counterparts.

You are probably thinking a veggie burger is a burger, so why not get some frozen ones from the store? There are some pretty good options in the market ,and here is a great article that compares six popular, commercially available veggie burgers based on calories, total fat content, fiber, and protein.

However, when you make your own, you can customize the list of ingredients, and the combinations are only limited by your imagination. The compilation of recipes below speaks to the versatility and adaptability of the veggie burger. From beans to broccoli, there’s something here for everyone!

Here is our list of 5 Must-Try Veggie Burger Recipes:

1. Baked Broccoli Burgers

This veggie burger is packed full of flavor and topped with homemade tahini sauce. In addition to being delicious, these Baked Broccoli Burgers are an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as iron, calcium, magnesium, and beta-carotene.

2. Mushroom Barley Grillers

This is one veggie burger for you to throw on the grill. This recipe has the extra step of steaming the burgers. Even though it’s a bit more work (and foil), it almost always creates burgers that hold up to grilling, whether it is on an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan. When the burgers aren’t falling into the grill, they get more of that smoky, hearty, true grill taste. It’s worth it. Give it a try and see if you agree.

3. Eggplant Burgers

We give you…Baked Eggplant Burgers! These burgers are savory, filling and addictive. They’re packed full of protein and vitamins. Above all else, they are delicious! Top them with tahini sauce and they are also fantastic when topped with hummus and dill pickles!

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4. Hearty Lentil and Brown Rice Burger

The challenge that we’ve found with many homemade bean burger patties is that they tend to quickly fall apart. The great thing about this recipe is that these burgers hold together surprisingly well. They are hearty, flavorful, and go well with BBQ sauce or any of your other favorite burger toppings. If you don’t own a BBQ, they can be cooked in a pan on the stovetop for an easy weeknight meal.

5. Maple Sweet Potato Pecan Burgers

These Maple Sweet Potato Pecan Burgers are packed with Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Iron, and protein. The maple syrup and a kick of cayenne, combined with savory sweet potatoes, kale, and pecans, result in a perfect balance of flavors. Serve these patties warm and save any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is known to Support various health benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation, improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, achieving fitness goals, meeting nutritional needs, managing allergies, and promoting gut health, among others. Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer,  prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep
• Plant-Based Cookbooks 

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