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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Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6 patties 1x
- Cuisine: Main Meals
Description
These flavorful, firm Tomato Basil Veggie Burgers are packed with protein and fiber for a tasty meal the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup pepitas (or sunflower seeds)
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
- 1-15oz can canellini beans (any bean will work), drained but not rinsed
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup grated carrot (I use the bagged kind)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh basil, packed
- ⅓ 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
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- ¾ 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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Anna Marie says
Made these burgers today. I really like them. Didn’t have fresh basil, used dried. Gonna try using fresh next time. Could you tell me the calorie count for one burger please? Thanks, Anna Marie
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Alexis Joseph says
So glad you liked them! I don't have nutrition info for my older recipes but feel free to enter in into an online nutrition calculator like My Fitness Pal or Spark Recipes.
Anna Marie says
Can these be frozen? If so would you freeze raw or freeze cooked.? I haven’t made these before, hence no rating. Hoping to make them today. Also what could I substitute the nutritional yeast for please? Thanks, Anna Marie
Alexis Joseph says
Nutritional yeast has a cheesy/savory flavor, you can leave it out if you don't have it, but I'd taste the mixture and add any desired seasonings. I've always had success freezing veggie burgers so I'd say yes!
Mariah says
Love these! They’re so yummy!
Kris says
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!
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Alexis says
Mmmm yum!!!
Kris says
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!
★★★★★
Alexis says
Mmmm yum!!!
Mrschris3 says
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!
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Mrschris3 says
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!
★★★★★
Karina says
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!
★★★★★
Karina says
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!
★★★★★
Lisa D says
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
Lisa D says
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
Beth says
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!!!
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Beth says
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!!!
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Grace says
huumm.. it is seem to be delicious, wanna try
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Grace says
huumm.. it is seem to be delicious, wanna try
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William Parsons says
I've never tried a tomato basil veggie burger before.. But that looks so good!
William Parsons says
I've never tried a tomato basil veggie burger before.. But that looks so good!
Lauren says
Alexis, these look so, so good! I have not seen a combo like this before for a veggie burger 🙂 YUM!
Lauren says
Alexis, these look so, so good! I have not seen a combo like this before for a veggie burger 🙂 YUM!
Kelly @ Eat the Gains says
Yes, I love the fun varieties of kraut. These look bomb!
Kelly @ Eat the Gains says
Yes, I love the fun varieties of kraut. These look bomb!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
but what do you think about popping some cabbage on top of these instead of lettuce 😉 jk jk They sound fab!
Alexis says
I feel very, VERY good about that decision.
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
but what do you think about popping some cabbage on top of these instead of lettuce 😉 jk jk They sound fab!
Alexis says
I feel very, VERY good about that decision.
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
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.
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Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
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.
★★★★★
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
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.
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
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.
Julia says
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. 😉
Julia says
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. 😉