Veggie burgers

30 mins cooking time
Chop, sauté, and fry your way to a scrumptious dinner with these homemade veggie burgers. Loaded with beetroots, black beans, mushrooms, and quinoa, these satisfying and flavourful patties are topped with smoky chipotle butter and sweetcorn salsa. So, grab your apron and cook up this easy meal made heartily delicious with a little Lurpak®.
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Veggie burgers

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Chop, sauté, and fry your way to a scrumptious dinner with these homemade veggie burgers. Loaded with beetroots, black beans, mushrooms, and quinoa, these satisfying and flavourful patties are topped with smoky chipotle butter and sweetcorn salsa. So, grab your apron and cook up this easy meal made heartily delicious with a little Lurpak®.
Chop, sauté, and fry your way to a scrumptious dinner with these homemade veggie burgers. Loaded with beetroots, black beans, mushrooms, and quinoa, these satisfying and flavourful patties are topped with smoky chipotle butter and sweetcorn salsa. So, grab your apron and cook up this easy meal made heartily delicious with a little Lurpak®.

Method

1
To make the chipotle butter, mix the ingredients together. Place onto a sheet of cling film and form into a log shape. Chill in the fridge for no longer than an hour.
TIP
The chipotle butter can be made well in advance and frozen. It also goes great with grilled fish, meat and vegetables.
2
Whilst the butter is chilling, make the patties. You will need to melt the Lurpak® butter until soft, before adding the onions and cooking for 5 to 6 minutes. Next, add the mushrooms and beetroot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until soft.
3
Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients, breaking up the black beans. Season well with salt and pepper.
4
Preheat the oven to 180c/160c fan/350f/gas 5.
5
Grease a baking sheet with Lurpak®.
6
Divide the mixture into 4 evenly shaped balls and shape into burger thick patties. Leave them to stand before adding the patties to the prepared baking sheet and baking for 12 to 15 minutes until crisp and golden.
TIP
You can tell the veggie burgers are done when they have turned a lovely golden-brown around the edges and feel firm to the touch. If you press them gently with a spatula, they should not squish or crumble; instead, they should hold their shape well. Once you take them out of the oven, let them sit for a few minutes to firm up even more, making them easier to handle.
7
Whilst the patties are baking. Mix the ingredients for the sweetcorn salsa together and toast the burger buns, being careful not to overdo them. To assemble, add a dash of mayo and lettuce to the base, add a patty, and top with salsa, chipotle butter, and the burger lid. Enjoy with a side of additional sweetcorn salsa and salad.

Questions about veggie burgers

This easy veggie burger recipe offers a tasty alternative to your classic hamburger. Check out some answers to common questions about the veggie option below.

  • So, what's a veggie burger actually made of? Well, our recipe is full of goodness. It includes black beans, beetroot, quinoa and mushrooms – alongside a range of flavours and spices. In appearance it looks very similar to a standard meat filled burger and offers an equally delightful taste.

  • Store cooked veggie burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. To freeze the patties, cook and cool them down, then wrap each one in foil and place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. When reheating, bake the frozen patties in the oven at 175C for 15 to 20 minutes or heat them in a frying pan over medium-low heat for 5 to 10 minutes per side until warm. You can also keep the uncooked patty mixture in the fridge for up to 24 hours before shaping and cooking them.

  • Yes, you can make veggie burgers in advance. Form the patties and store them in the fridge or freezer until needed. When you are ready to eat, you can cook the patties straight from the fridge or freezer. Just remember that cooking from frozen might require a few extra minutes to heat them through properly. Keep cooked veggie burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.

  • Absolutely, you can grill veggie burgers either on an outdoor grill or a grill pan, and it is a fantastic way to add a delicious, smoky flavour. Before you start, make sure your grill or grill pan is clean and well-oiled to prevent any sticking. It is best to heat your grill to a medium-high temperature for optimal cooking. Carefully place the patties on the grill and use a spatula to flip them. Each side should cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until you see nice grill marks and the patties are heated through. If they stick, give them a little more time before flipping.

  • The veggie burger recipe includes chilli flakes in the chipotle butter, chilli powder in the patty, and fresh chilli in the sweetcorn salsa, so it will therefore have an element of spice. However, you can easily adjust the amount of chilli used to suit your personal preferences. Equally, this means that if you prefer an extra spicy veggie burger, don't hold back on the chilli front.

  • The recipe would not be suitable for a vegan as it contains butter and egg. You could substitute the butter for Lurpak® Plant Based and remove the egg, however the egg holds everything together.

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Try these homemade veggie burgers

If you want to try something different from your regular beef burger, you have to check out these homemade veggie burgers. Not only are they packed with a variety of veggies, but they are also surprisingly easy to make.

Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy veggie patty tucked between soft buns, topped with chipotle butter and sweet corn salsa. You do not want to miss out on this tasty alternative to your standard takeaway burgers. So, strap on your apron and get cooking!

Looking for more easy dinner ideas? Try our juicy chicken lentil curry, tasty mushroom spinach pasta, and oven-baked salmon.

With beetroots, black beans, mushrooms, and quinoa

Greatness comes with careful ingredient selection, so it is time to break down the ingredients that make these veggie burgers glorious. The beetroots add a lovely sweetness along with a bit of colour, while the black beans bring a creamy texture and hearty flavour. To get that meaty bite, umami mushrooms are added to the mix, which pair perfectly with the earthiness of the beets.

Quinoa serves as an excellent binder for the patties, ensuring they hold their shape well while adding a subtle nuttiness. Together with finely diced onions, which introduce a slight sweetness and additional texture, these simple plant-based ingredients give you incredible burger patties that are satisfying and hold together beautifully when cooked in the oven.

Delightful flavour from walnuts and warm spices

The addition of ground walnuts in these veggie burgers introduces a hint of earthiness that complements the natural flavours of the vegetables. The walnuts work well with the warm hug of cumin, chilli powder, and smoked paprika. The cumin offers a slightly sweet, earthy layer, while the chilli powder brings a gentle heat that is just enough to tickle your tastebuds. Smoked paprika rounds out the spice blend with its bold smokiness, making each bite of the burger a memorable one.

Serve with chipotle butter and sweet corn salsa

Elevate your veggie burgers with homemade chipotle butter and sweetcorn salsa. With a good measure of Lurpak®, you can add a rich finish to the burgers. The smooth butter has a fiery kick from the chipotle chilli flakes, balanced by the bright zing of lime. It melts right into the warm patties, adding a wonderful aromatic flavour.

The sweetcorn salsa is a game changer – fresh corn kernels, with a bit of heat from red chilli and a fresh burst from coriander and lime. It is the perfect counterpart to the rich burger, offering freshness and crunch that light up your palate.

Put your mark on it

What is great about this recipe for veggie burgers is how customisable it is. Add some chickpeas for a firmer texture and a nutty flavour that complements the earthy tones of the beets and mushrooms. Throw in herbs like parsley for a fresh pop or a sprinkle of thyme or rosemary for a more aromatic touch. Spices like turmeric can add a new dimension, giving the burgers a subtle, exotic note.

If you are into sauces, why not drizzle a tahini sauce or a spicy mayo on top? Tahini gives it a creamy, sesame-flavoured richness, while spicy mayo brings a creamy heat. You can even top these burgers with different types of pickles or roasted veggies for added flavour and crunch.

It is all about making these burgers fit your taste and style. Play around with it and have fun – that is what cooking is all about.

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