These flavorful, firm Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers are packed with protein and fiber for a tasty meal the whole family will enjoy! Vegan and gluten-free option.
I’ve met my [veggie burger] soul mate.
They’re firm. They flavorful. They’re healthy. They’re carnivore-approved. They’re vegan. They’re easily gluten-free. They don’t fall apart. Basically they make your dreams come true.
There’s a few different kinds of veg burgs. There’s the ones that are super easy where you skip the onions and fresh herbs and opt for a few simple ingredients and spices, like these Easy Black Bean Burgers. Then there’s the more elaborate ones where you have to whip out your thirty pound food processor (UGH) and sauté a bunch of stuff and then they don’t even stick together.
Then there’s recipes like these Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers that may not have the shortest ingredient list on earth but that really do have a stellar flavor, crisp exterior and not super mushy interior. The best part is that they won’t fall apart AND you don’t need a food processor. Sounds like a win to me!
If you’re wondering what that bright red beauty is on top, it’s Cleveland Kraut’s beet sauerkraut—so delish. I’ve been putting sauerkraut on everything, from veg burgers to salads. Krazy Kraut in Columbus also makes an amazing Original Dill and Fennel Beet flavor. P.S. when I googled “Krazy Kraut” to add the link, “Krazy coupon lady” was the first entry.
WHAT ARE YOU SAYING, GOOGLE?
I brought these burgs to a cookout with my Strawberry Coconut Kale Salad (sub walnuts for almonds) and Skinny Summer Berry Crisp (super old recipe but SO good) and everyone was very happy and full!
Especially the dog who ate the last two veggie burgers. I couldn’t even be mad about it.
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These flavorful, firm Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers are packed with protein and fiber for a tasty meal the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pepitas (or sunflower seeds)
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
- 1–15oz can canellini beans (any bean will work), drained but not rinsed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup grated carrot (I use the bagged kind)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil, packed
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp liquid aminos (or reduced-sodium soy sauce, sub tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup whole grain breadcrumbs (use certifie gluten-free if necessary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silipat.
- Place pepitas and oats on baking sheet and bake for about 7 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
- Place flax and water in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Set aside to gel.
- Place beans in a large mixing bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to mash well, leaving some beans whole. Add in onion, carrot, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, liquid aminos, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and flax mixture. Stir well.
- Stir in bread crumbs, oats and pepitas.
- Using wet hands, form mixture into 6 tightly-packed patties.
- Bake for 15 minutes and then flip and bake another 15-20 minutes.
- Serve on whole grain buns with your favorite toppings. I like tomato, onion, avocado, ketchup, and mustard!
Notes
Adapted from Oh She Glows’ Perfect Veggie Burger
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Staaahp these look amazing! I’d happily accept one of these burgers in place of a meat burger any dayum day. The pooch who got the last two burgers? I’ve never been so jealous of a dog in my life. 😉
Staaahp these look amazing! I’d happily accept one of these burgers in place of a meat burger any dayum day. The pooch who got the last two burgers? I’ve never been so jealous of a dog in my life. 😉
Ah sun-dried tomatoes and basil are my LIFE right now so these are speaking my language! Also, I got to try Cleveland Kraut when I visited Addie in Chicago and it is damn good.
Ah sun-dried tomatoes and basil are my LIFE right now so these are speaking my language! Also, I got to try Cleveland Kraut when I visited Addie in Chicago and it is damn good.
Always on the hunt for a good veggie burger recipe. The ones in the store are seriously like cardboard. I think I may actually have everything on hand which is even better. Sending this recipe to my vegan mother.. She will love it.
★★★★★
Always on the hunt for a good veggie burger recipe. The ones in the store are seriously like cardboard. I think I may actually have everything on hand which is even better. Sending this recipe to my vegan mother.. She will love it.
★★★★★
but what do you think about popping some cabbage on top of these instead of lettuce 😉 jk jk They sound fab!
I feel very, VERY good about that decision.
but what do you think about popping some cabbage on top of these instead of lettuce 😉 jk jk They sound fab!
I feel very, VERY good about that decision.
Yes, I love the fun varieties of kraut. These look bomb!
Yes, I love the fun varieties of kraut. These look bomb!
Alexis, these look so, so good! I have not seen a combo like this before for a veggie burger 🙂 YUM!
Alexis, these look so, so good! I have not seen a combo like this before for a veggie burger 🙂 YUM!
I’ve never tried a tomato basil veggie burger before.. But that looks so good!
I’ve never tried a tomato basil veggie burger before.. But that looks so good!
huumm.. it is seem to be delicious, wanna try
★★★★
huumm.. it is seem to be delicious, wanna try
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Hey Alexis! I’ve made this multiple times and for some reason they’ve started to fall apart and crumble. Any suggestions to fix this ? Thanks!!!
★★★★★
Hey Alexis! I’ve made this multiple times and for some reason they’ve started to fall apart and crumble. Any suggestions to fix this ? Thanks!!!
★★★★★
Hi, thanks for the posting. It looks yummy. Is there a reason I shouldn’t rinse the beans? The look of the gelatinous beans in the can kind of gross me out and I prefer to rinse, but I’m wondering if the non rinsing helps them to stick together better?
Thanks,
Lisa
Hi, thanks for the posting. It looks yummy. Is there a reason I shouldn’t rinse the beans? The look of the gelatinous beans in the can kind of gross me out and I prefer to rinse, but I’m wondering if the non rinsing helps them to stick together better?
Thanks,
Lisa
UMMM THESE ARE AMAZING!!!
I’ve had this bookmarked for ages and finally got around to making them tonight…whyyy did I wait so long!? They taste so damn good! My edits were: used egg whites instead of flax, omitted the carrots, olive oil, and cumin, and used ~1/2 Tbsp liquid aminos instead of worcestershire.
Thanks for the A++ recipe and blog!
★★★★★
UMMM THESE ARE AMAZING!!!
I’ve had this bookmarked for ages and finally got around to making them tonight…whyyy did I wait so long!? They taste so damn good! My edits were: used egg whites instead of flax, omitted the carrots, olive oil, and cumin, and used ~1/2 Tbsp liquid aminos instead of worcestershire.
Thanks for the A++ recipe and blog!
★★★★★
Made tonite with a few variations….. sorry!,
first off i had can of great northern beans needing to use up… second subbed an egg for the flax mixture. Also realized i forgot the SD toms at the store so we chopped a handful of grape tomatoes…..yaaaas it worked!
when done, . Fried up onions , topped w mayo, yellow mustard , Ketch and pickles on a toasted GF ciabatta BUN. PERF!
Leftovers tomorow on a tossed salad w homeade balsamic dressing.
Thank you for sharing this!
★★★★★
Made tonite with a few variations….. sorry!,
first off i had can of great northern beans needing to use up… second subbed an egg for the flax mixture. Also realized i forgot the SD toms at the store so we chopped a handful of grape tomatoes…..yaaaas it worked!
when done, . Fried up onions , topped w mayo, yellow mustard , Ketch and pickles on a toasted GF ciabatta BUN. PERF!
Leftovers tomorow on a tossed salad w homeade balsamic dressing.
Thank you for sharing this!
★★★★★
These were outstanding. They stayed together fairly well which was a plus, although I did bake them an extra 10 min. I used white beans, half pumpkin half sesame seeds (I ran out of pumpkin), and black bean sauce instead of worsch and it was great.
Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
Mmmm yum!!!
These were outstanding. They stayed together fairly well which was a plus, although I did bake them an extra 10 min. I used white beans, half pumpkin half sesame seeds (I ran out of pumpkin), and black bean sauce instead of worsch and it was great.
Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
Mmmm yum!!!
Love these! They’re so yummy!