Who doesn't love the comfort of biting into a crunchy, flavorful, ultimately satisfying veggie burger? Sure, from a health perspective, we don't want to dive into a burger and fries for every meal, but some days you gotta' dance, am I right? While packaged veggie burgers can be handy in a pinch, those made up fresh at home are by far the best tasting, most cost effective, and have the best quality ingredients. From eggplant to chickpeas to potatoes and black beans, veggie burgers boost us into the stratosphere of vegan awesomification. So go ahead: pick and choose or work your way down the list and take you and your friends on a culinary adventure. The best thing about these burgers? They don't ruin the party for everyone else! And there are so many options! I've compiled a list of yummy vegan burger/patty/fritter recipes. I'm sure you'll be able to find at least one that peaks your fancy! I've tried about 10 of the 20 recipes...very delicious. Put them on a piece of romaine lettuce or a salad if you want lighter fare.

You should be able to freeze a lot of these so you can make extra and have some on hand. I'd often do so during my school year so I wouldn't always have to make food every day.

Vegan Burger Recipes

1. • Grilled Eggplant Burger
2. • Black Bean Burger
3. • Lentil Burger
4. • Bean & Oats Burger
5. • Spicy Black Bean Burger
6. • Lentil and Broccoli Patty
7. • Curry Chickpea Patties
8. • Potato Veggie Burger
9. • Mushroom Burger
10. • Spicy Curry Chickpea Burgers
11. • Kidney Bean Burger
12. • Black Bean Burger with Cornmeal
13. • Portobello Mushroom Burger
14. • Black Bean Burger
15. • Beet Latkes
16. • Salsa Verde Sliders with Avocado Mayo
17. • Sweet Potato Burgers
18. • Eggplant Burger
19. • Crispy Cajun Chickpea Cakes
20. • Baked Falafel Patties

SEE ALSO: 20 Vegan Pizzas (Gluten-Free options too)

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