updated: 6/2017 - original: 2013
A full-proof way to make your summer weekend amazing? Have a veggie burger night! Veggie burgers of course. Veggie burgers are so flavorful, healthy and easy to make. Have a cruelty-free BBQ or beach burger bash while enjoying of these recipes.
Veggie burger meals are simple. Classic. Fuss-free. Plant-based burgers are free of saturated fat, gentle on the planet and rich in healthy ingredients like plant-based protein, veggies, whole grains, seeds, nuts, legumes and more - and yes - when done right, veggie burgers can be totally flavor-tastic.
This summer, reinvent the burger, in your own kitchen! Here are my veggie burger recipes..
My Vegan WOW-Burger...
This weekend and all summer long, ditch the meat and build clean plant-based burgers that taste amazing.
Try this for a sunset hour feast: veggie burgers, fries, toasty potato chips, potato salad, cole slaw and more.
22 Veggie Burger Recipes for Summertime (updated: June 2017, original post: 2013)
2. Black Bean Plantain Veggie Burgers with avocado
3. Turmeric Bean Burgers with Spicy Secret Sauce
4. Pineapple Teriyaki Portobello Burgers (with DIY sauce!)
5. Vegan Mushroom Philly Cheese Sandwich or Burger
6. Black & Beet Mushroom Walnut Veggie Burgers
7. BBQ Peanut Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
8. Cali-Veggie Burger Sliders + Carrot Slaw
9. Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Sliders
11. Vegan Dijon Chick'n Sandwich with cheese and avocado
12. Sunny Mushroom Veggie Burgers
13. Pineapple Jerk Burgers + Homemade Sweet Potato Fries
14. Easy Summer Lentil Sloppy Joes
15. Seven Layer Sandwich (so good it is almost a burger.. burger-ish)
17. Philly Cheese Sandwich ... OK not a burger but Dad-approved!
19. Apple-"Bacon" English Muffin
20. Simple Vegan Veggie Sandwich/Burger
21. And finally... The Kid-Friendly Burger... aka PBJ Club
And to round things out, my WOW-burger + some wow-burger building tips at bottom! Enjoy! Happy veggie burger-ing!
22. Vegan Wow-Burger. Steps to build are below..
How-to Build a Vegan Wow-Burger:
1 - Choose your veggie burgers. There are SO many vegan options available today. For this burger, I chose Amy's Kitchen quarter-pounder patties. They are made using soy protein, mushrooms, veggies, nuts and more. Super flavorful and large in size! A few other store-bought brands include Boca, Sunshine Burgers and more. Or you can easily make your own veggie burger patties using any of the recipes below! Tip! To moisten up the edges of veggie burgers, rub them with some extra virgin olive oil before grilling or sauteing. You can also use melted vegan cheese to help moisten them up a bit.
2 - Veggie Toppings. I added sliced avocado, red onion, tomato, curly green leaf lettuce. You can also try adding sauerkraut, sliced peaches, shredded carrots, cole slaw, roasted bell pepper slices, sliced pickles and more.
3 - Cheese. For a "cheeseburger" try Daiya's meltable vegan cheese. It comes in shreds, wedges and can easily be added to burgers to make melty, cheesy bliss.
4 - Bun. I love whole grain buns, but classic white buns work too. The seeded bun I used today was Ezekiel brand. It is sprouted grain and has a wonderful nutty flavor. Tip! I brush my burger buns with oil along the edges and sides and besides simply toasting the buns, if you saute or heat them in some oil they become very crispy along the edges and simply delicious!
5 - Condiments. I added some BBQ sauce and yellow mustard. You can add Dijon mustard for spiciness or ketchup if you'd like. Vegenaise and chipotle-infused Vegenaise is also delicious on vegan burgers.
6 - Assembly. Stack your burger carefully, it helps a lot of the veggie rounds are sliced evenly so you do not create a leaning burger of Wow! You can add a few toothpicks if needed to hold things together until you present your burger.
7 - Eating the Wow-Burger. How oh how does one eat this mammoth stack? The Wow-burger is all about presentation. To serve, I simply remove the top "burger" layer and serve that as is. Then if everyone is extra hungry you have a half burger leftover. Or you can add some more toppings to the other half and serve two full burgers.
More wow-burger shots!..
Runyu says
These burger suggestions are coming at a great time for me. As I move to more of a pure vegan diet, burgers have been my biggest craving. These ideas all look great so am looking forward to trying them. I have tried the "impossible" burger but my goal is to learn how to make my own veggie burgers than I will be satisfied with. Please keep these great posts coming
veganinthemiddleofnowhere says
My dad passed away about four years ago, so every year I just think about the good memories and the long drives and visits to the farmers market we used to take.
Kenna O'Rourke says
I drew him a homemade card, with a raven on it, since we're from Baltimore and he's super sappy about our team 🙂
Emma E. Larson says
My dad doesn't live nearby, so we scouted out a park between us that had a good picnic area on a lake. My brother and I packed a cooler, drove an hour, and met up with him lakeside. We grilled black bean burgers, ate veggie chips, fruit salad, and Oreos. Even though we only got to spend about two hours with him, it was a beautiful day and a good time!
Lizzie says
I was at Bonnaroo during father's day this year but I made sure to buy my dad a shirt to send to him this week!
Tina says
This Father's Day I sent my dad a goodie box containing yummy pickled peppers, spicy mustard, and a vegan German cookbook! My dad is from Germany, so most of his life has been surrounded by processed meats and unhealthy cheeses. Hopefully the book can help steer him in a healthier direction!
Missy says
I made him a nice vegan breakfast (:
Rachel Canham says
Made him a vegan cake!!:)
Cynthia says
I was SO excited to see this, especially since I recently tried your Sweet Potato Burgers! =) I hope it isn't too late to enter. haha For me, my whole life is kind of a tribute to my parents. I was very sick for a really long time & they took such good care of me... It was heartbreaking to watch them worry so much about me, and to go all over to doctors who could never answer anything. They had paid for my college & I was never able to work successfully. My plan had been to save up & give them all I could when they retired as a surprise... But none of those things happened. While I didn't get so well that I can work, I am well enough to help with my grandparents & have found a huge niche where I am happy and useful. My grandparents live in Florida & so long as I've been able to "man the fort" my parents can stay up north, in their home (& be free of the responsibilities of caregiving, to hopefully live longer, healthier lives 🙂 ). They are my daily inspiration for doing my best. Yesterday, although I am separated from him geographically, along with the card & phone call, I cleaned the patio. haha He always worked so hard to provide a home, than worked to keep it in nice shape for us... So, I did the "yard stuff" in his honor. It always makes me miss in think about him! Thank you so much for posting all this burger recipes! Without him in town to grill, I'm on my own & this sure cheers me up!!! =)
Brittany says
When I was a kid every year I would decorate a t-shirt with puff paint drawings for my dad.
Tiff Williamson says
My sisters and I went in on a gift this year and purchased him a year pass to all of the conservation areas in out region. My dad and his dog can now go for hikes all over the city in the beautiful escarpment area of #HamOnt!
Chris-Kate Barr says
Made Dad a vegan dinner...and he loved it!
Jillian Barnett says
I am taking my dad to a Detroit Tigers baseball game 🙂 He's a big fan!
penny says
Homemade vegan peanut brittle says it all.
bitt says
I made my dad a vegan dessert.
kllmaca says
I live in Cali and my Dad's in Maryland, so I called & sent him a pic-collage postcard... complete with pics of a little surprise to come 😉 If I'd been home, I would have made him my black bean veggie burgers with Old Bay (a Baltimore classic) seasoning.
Laura Jeanne Hansen says
I thanked my mother for being both my mother and my father.
Faith says
I made my Dad vegan chocolate chip cookies for Father's Day
Karen D says
Make his favorite potato salad with homemade mayo
Marissa Goodman says
These look so good! and the tshirts are cute!!
I spent the whole day with my dad. It was nice to be in each others company. We had family brunch and went to trader joes.
McKel Hill, MS, RDN, LDN says
YUM! Bookmarking this page now. I love the BBQ sweet potato burger. Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Victoria Fabry says
Just continue to tell him how much I love him and do things with him that he loves. My goal is to go on a fishing trip outing this summer =) We never eat the fish, but it is one of my dad's favorite past times.
Hannah Karl says
I made a couple pies in a jar! A yummy, homemade gift, since I couldn't be with my dad in person on Father's Day.
GettingSkinny Ⓥ says
I called my dad first thing in the morning. The day before I left a card at his house with an offer for dinner and a beer at a wonderful brewpub about an hour away. They have some fabulous vegan options--can't wait!!
Sarah Kiser says
I'll make him yummy cruelty-free food from your amazing blog which is my favorite btw!
Alyssa Ney says
Question: have you tried any of these on the grill and if so which do you recommend for grilling? I loved the sweet potato one when I made it but I thought it might need to cook in the skillet because it is so soft. Thanks!!
Chasity Grome says
We're actually celebrating Father's Day next weekend - lunch at a restaurant of his choice and a gift card to buy new fishing gear in support of his favorite hobby!
Katie Lee says
I cooked my papa a big vegan brunch and then I took him to see Man of Steel! 🙂
Kris says
Miss my dad even after he left this world for his next great adventure 2 years ago. He loved burgers of any type and style.
Thomas Bruno says
WOW - Your pictures are spectacular and I hope to taste one soon. - Tom
Megan says
Since my dad is traveling during Father's Day, I sent a card to where he was stopping and called to give him my love.
Andrea Amy says
My Dad is deceased, but the kids made my husband cards and we decorated a bbq apron with the kids hand prints.
Kerry says
I'm going to spend the day with my dad, and make him a delicious vegan dessert!
Diane C says
I will lift a glass and cheer my wonderful memories with him.
Pamela says
I live 5 hours from my dad so I plan to visit him at the end of the month and make him ribs and give him lots of hugs!
LaVonne Long says
I already made him his favorite cookies and took him to breakfast. I will also celebrate dinner with him.
Kay Lynn says
My dad is gone, but we will remember him with love today.
Abigail Brown says
As a little kid, I grew up in the backwoods of Wisconsin. My Dad and I loved to go for walks out there in the forest, but since then he's become a snowbird and moved to Arizona for half the year. This father's day, I made him a small moss terrarium with a little deer inside to remind him of our woodland walks, even when he's in the deserts of Tuscon 🙂
kathy says
I bought my dad a fitbit, so he will be more conscious of how many steps he takes a day; my first attempt at helping him become vegan; I will try, try again.
Rebecca Wright says
My dad passed but we recognize him with talk of memories. I'll talk to him a bit. I will wish my bro in law a happy dads day!
patriciacrowley says
I will give him a hug!
Tanya Phillips says
Showing this to hubbs, see which he will like for father's day. Burgers are always his fave! thanks! 😀
Mackenzie Rifkin says
I am going to show my dad how much he means to me this Father's Day by giving him a giant basket filled with all of his favorite goodies from a bagel place that he loves in his hometown in NY and cooking him whatever his heart desires for dinner!
Martha Mendoza Backen says
My 19 month old and I will surprise his dad at the Fire Station (he has to work on Father's day). We will bring tasty food and the book "Curious George Visits the Fire Station" for dad and baby to read together (they are both fans of Curious George 🙂
Pamela says
My dad passed in 2001 but we will be remembering him
at our BBQ with a brat and a shot of Sky vodka. Cheers to all dads!!! To clarify my husband and kids will have a brat , i will have a veggie burger 🙂 I say I win lol
Sofie says
Fine! TNX for the tips - not only for Father's Day (which we, in Belgium, had a week ago)! Too bad I can't enter the T-shirt competition...
Debra Hassell says
I special ordered some shaving cream he used to purchase from his grandparents drug store. He hasn't used it for years do to availability/location. I can't wait to surprise him with it! Better than that, I can't wait to give him a kiss on the cheek after he shaves with it!
Magen says
My dad lives far away, but we are celebrating Father's Day by waking up and making a big breakfast together via skype! So nice to keep family traditions alive even when we are far apart 🙂
Holly Buchanan says
My dad is no longer with us, but my step-dad has been an amazing addition to our family and has been such a loving, kind, and fun granddad to my two children! We will be having an all-veg cookout in my mom's backyard and we will be showering all the dads with love, simple gifts, good food, and lots of blessings. I'll have to try one of the recipes above and surprise everyone with some creative and festive veggie burgers!
Christina Oddy says
My dad is no longer around, but I will surely be mising him.
amanda lindaman says
My dad is in really bad health so I'll be making some delicious vegan eats to try and change his mind on better eating. Err are having a family bbq to celebrate the dad's.
Janel M. says
My dad has passed away, but we're having a "hubby" day and my husband and I are going for a nice hike at Camden Hills State Park.
Hailey says
That looks fantastic! Thank you so much for the giveaway. I'm actually away from home right now, so we celebrated Father's Day before I left. I made him homemade nut butter and granola 🙂
Lacey says
I'm going to spend the day with my dad and grandpa, go to church and then have a nice lunch 🙂
Greg Allbee says
We're hosting a casual lunch at our house for my dad (and mom), mother-in-law, step-father-in-law and father-in law. Should be fun!
Marie Stone says
Oh no! I entered the contest but I left off part of my email address! So sad. That's what I get for being rushed 😉
On the off-chance my name is drawn and you read this, mcstone(at)gmail(dot)com is actually mcstone84(at)gmail(dot)com. Those shirts are adorable, btw.
Robin P says
It sounds lame, but a call and an I Love You. My dad knows that I do not like talking on the phone, so it really is a treat for him.
Cindy says
My mouth is watering just looking at these burgers! Can't wait to try them. Oh how I would love to win the the shirts. Please enter me.
Anushka Wickramaratne says
A nice, long videochat with Dad. (: He's half a world (plus several oceans) away.
Amelia says
I'm driving to go see my dad, his fiance, and her three kids along with my brother. I'm bringing my significant other to meet them for the first time... eee! 🙂
Getting Father's Day/X-mas gifts for my dad always sucks; he has everything he wants. I was thinking of doing the gift like you do as a little kid and making coupons like, "This coupon is for one day of you coming to see me, going to the gym and playing racquetball together, and dinner afterwards" or "This coupon is for a visit home from me (requires 2 week notice) and the activity of your choice". Sounds kind of silly but I think he would get a kick out of it.
Suzanne says
I'm making my Dad a homemade gift!
Meaghan Abel-Garth says
I'm hoping to see my dad this weekend, not sure if I'll be able too, but my dad loves food. He's a meat eater, but he is not one to pass on an opportunity to try something different, he's very adventurous when it comes to food because he loves it so much :). If I do see him I would love to make him something meatless (possibly this burger?) to see what he thinks and maybe give him another option to indulge in, instead of his usual unhealthy fair.
Liz says
Unfortunately, my father hasn't been with me for quite a while now, but the last one we shared was memorable and will be on my mind this coming Sunday. 🙂
Mara says
Skyping!
Ksenia says
Brunch and golf for my papa tomorrow!
Alison says
We are going to go to his cabin in the woods, which he loves,and grill for him
Nichole says
Just like most dads, mine loves to grill! We'll be giving him some great bbq gear for Father's day!
VeggieNextDoor says
My Dad lives states away but I always call him Fathers Day morning and sing "Happy Fathers Day To You!"
Kelly Cavalier says
I will be spoiling my husband and baby daddy this fathers day. He will get all kinds of yummy pizza, Caesar salad and cupcakes!
marlies says
This looks delicious! I recently had the BEST veggie burger with a veggie-based pattie (corn, peppers, and I wish I knew what else) with avocado cream sauce and vegan tomato mayo...I would absolutely make it for my dad for fathers day if I knew what was in that dang pattie 🙂