Vegan Burgers: 2 Recipes

The marvelous thing about this dish is that it is possible to prepare many variations as it is far from being the case with most other dishes. It is possible to incorporate almost all the ingredients and still obtain a delicious result.

Do you want to know how to prepare vegan burgers? If there is something that cannot leave anyone indifferent whatever the diet adopted, it is hamburgers, the most famous fast food in history. That’s why we invite you here to discover two ways to prepare vegan burgers.

It may sound strange to you, but we assure you that it is entirely possible to make burgers that are both vegan and absolutely delicious. We promise you that these two recipes retain the delicious taste characteristic of burgers.

If you do not expect anything good vegan burgers, this may be because your conception of the vegan diet is wrong. First of all, to avoid any confusion and to make you want to consider the following recipes, know that a vegan diet does not mean rejecting lean proteins. It is simply a question of taking better advantage of certain types of contributions.

Using other ingredients can deliver a whole host of nutrients to the body that meats simply do not contain, such as vitamins, trace elements, low calories and zero bad fat, among others …

We assure you that these vegan burgers have nothing to envy to traditional burgers. You won’t have any bad surprises! Quite the contrary… Here you will discover the versatility of a fantastic and easy-to-eat diet.

1. Vegan burgers inspired by Mexico

As you might expect, the following incredible recipe owes its name to the rich and varied Mexican cuisine.

This recipe contains delicious ingredients that will make you love this burger. Treat yourself!

Ingredients

• 2 avocados cut into pieces
• 3 garlic cloves without skin
• 2 cups of chickpeas (400 g)
• 1/2 cup of ground green chilli (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon of ground cumin (15 g)
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice (45 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of fresh ground coriander (30 g)
• 1 cup of crushed nachos (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper (15 g)
• 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil (30 ml)

Preparation

• Start by heating the sunflower oil on a pan with the crushed garlic cloves. Sauté until the garlic cloves become soft, lightly browned and release a delicious aroma.
• Then put the mixture you just obtained in a deep container.
• Now add the chickpeas in the chosen container. Using a fork, start to stir everything until you get a paste.
• To finish, add the rest of the ingredients to the mixture and continue stirring until you obtain a puree. To get vegan burgers, the mixture you just made must resemble hamburger meat. Then model the dough so as to obtain the adequate shape.
• Once done, toast the filling for three minutes on each side.
• All you have to do is assemble your burger as you see fit.
• Enjoy your meal !

2. Vegan burgers made with quinoa

The quinoa is a little ingredient used in the world of fast food, but that does not mean that the possibilities of this ingredient are limited.

Moreover, this is an ideal recipe, because it shows that it is possible to prepare vegan burgers in different ways.

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes (preferably sweet potatoes)
• 4 tablespoon olive oil (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of kosher salt (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper (15 g)
• 2 mushrooms
• 1 small shallot
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa (100 g)
• 3 cups of breadcrumbs (450 g)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (15 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of guacamole (90 g)
• 2 tablespoons of tomato puree (40 g)
• 1 tablespoon of sprouted seeds (15 g)

Preparation

• First of all, preheat your oven to 360 degrees Celsius. Let heat while you prepare this recipe.
• Cover the surface of the sweet potatoes perfectly with a mixture of oil, salt and pepper.
• Then bake the potatoes in the oven.
• Once cooked, let them cool a little, then peel them just before crushing them so as to obtain a puree.
• Then, mix the vegetables together until you obtain a homogeneous and finely chopped mixture.
• On a frying pan, pour a drizzle of olive oil and brown the mushrooms with the rest of the vegetables without letting them brown.
• Make sure to season the mixture well with salt and pepper.
• Finally, put everything in a bowl, then stir in the quinoa. Stir to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
• Stir in the breadcrumbs, lemon juice and two cups of mashed potatoes. This mixture is the garnish of your delicious vegan burger.
• All you have to do is toast each side of the filling for three minutes, then assemble your burgers as you normally would.
• Enjoy your meal !