How To Make The BEST Veggie Burgers (4 vegan recipes)

I'm not the biggest veggie burger fan, I never have been, but these 4 recipes are the ones that made me realize that there were vegan veggie burger recipes that I could LOVE.
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Recipes:
BLACK BEAN BURGER
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
½ cup jarred roasted red pepper, finely chopped
1 cup fresh broccoli, minced
½ cup red onion, minced
1-2 cloves roasted garlic
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¾ -1 cup flour or cornmeal (or more if it is still too wet - if using cornmeal
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Tomato paste
MUSHROOM LENTIL BURGER by Rachel!
1 tablespoon chia seeds
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups lentils, cooked
1 cup oats
SWEET POTATO AND WHITE BEAN BURGER
1 medium sweet potato, roasted and peeled
15 oz white beans, or navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder or roasted garlic
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅓ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup oats (I ground mine up, but that’s up to you!) use more if you want them firmer.
canola oil, as needed
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGER
4 large portobello mushrooms
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
low-sodium soy sauce, for drizzling
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Rare & Statistics
1:50 - Roasted Pepper & Black Bean Burger
6:44 - Mushroom Lentil Burger
9:46 - Sweet Potato & White Bean Burger
14:00 - Portobello Mushroom Burger
15:20 - Outro

[@katyfaise]

the way that i religiously watch all your videos regardless of being a carnivore. your vibe is just so peaceful and nice and i love it.

[@MerleONeal]

Aw Katy thank you so much 💚

[@nataliekissel]

Same

[@MG-pj2oo]

I hope her videos inspire you to re-think the decision to proudly eat slaughtered animals.

[@tofu-munchingCoalition.ofChaos]

​@@MG-pj2oo If you look at their other comment on this channel it's at least clear that they incorporate more meat replacements now. It takes time to rethink things you grew up with. And having alternatives helps people to make it easier. I'm not sure if a comment like yours helps people like them (more emotional in their decision for example to watch Merle's videos). For me it helped because I'm very rational and negative emotions make me want to destroy the other person with facts (and therefore research it even more). But people that are here for the vibe might close up, not come back and not think about it.

[@katyfaise]

@@MG-pj2oo i hope you have the day you deserve, weirdo.

[@LishaJain90]

Great variety of vegan burgers. You can try making Indian veggie burgers. They are originally vegan and delicious. The general one is a potato patty with veggies, aromatics and spices. You will absolutely fall in love with these!

[@birdsaflyin]

O pleaS do tell me the spice combo! Thank you!

[@LishaJain90]

@@birdsaflyin Use aromatics like ginger garlic paste, green chilii paste. Spices - Garam masala, cumin powder and dry mango powder.

[@binagarten4667]

The Indians probably make the best the best veggy food, a country which is the only country whih is vegetarian well was, untill the American marketing men with McDonalds, KFC and subway cometh! Try the Lentil 4 lentils orange, kidney bean, moog dhall Channa ni dhall. Sorry I dont know what they are called in the West. They are like falafel. you can add, chick peas, and play with the porportions. A doloph of creame fresh and even wild rice blitz up after a soak and boiling with ginger garlic works incredibley well. Mint corriander and tomatoe chutney is a nice addition.

[@Glim246]

It's so strange to me to hear those statistics and yet I can still walk in to a ton of restaurants and have only a few boring options on the menu. Don't get me wrong...I've been a vegetarian longer than you've been alive Merle😁 and the changes in the culture have been drastic, but I'm still mindblown that so many businesses are not seeing the opportunity in serving such a huge customer base. Hopefully the trends will continue in the right direction though and the world will be a little better for it.

[@torijackson1047]

YES!!! i used to be a vegetarian a few years ago, but now i just don’t eat red meat or pork. & i always say how all these restaurants are missing out on so much money if they offered a variety of foods for different diet restrictions. gluten free, keto, vegan, etc. for ppl like me who only eat poultry & seafood! they could offer turkey meat or chicken alternatives. idk man. hopefully positive changes continued to be made. 😇

[@vance67]

To make a drier burger you can roast the beans in the oven to dry them out before mashing them into the patty mixture, and oatmeal too works as Merle mentions.

[@toeknee1505]

I wish you and Aria had a vegan restaurant. I would eat these ALL day!! I will try your recipes, Merle!!!!! I am hungry ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!! Mmmmmmm.....

[@rawikirran]

pass winds would be terrible with

[@ellahmoon9103]

The 1st one is the very first vegan burger I' ve ever made or eaten. It is absolutely delicious and very satisfying! I didn't miss the ground beef and that's saying a LOT. I was just diagnosed with Alpha Gal allergy to beef, pork, & dairy. I cannot say thank you enough for this amazing recipe! It has given much hope & yummy enjoyment! I've shared these with friends who do eat meat but loved these very much too.

[@SoSweetAlmostEvil]

So excited Merel recipes! Anything with mushrooms I am a fan of, but out of all of them I really want to try the sweet potato white been burger.

[@rileylawson9958]

It seems so unique! I can’t wait to try

[@MerleONeal]

I hope you enjoy it!! (I'm fairly confident you will hehe)

[@lp7931]

Mmm! The lentil and portobello burgers get my vote to try first! I like to use vital wheat gluten as my binder and a little TVP for vegan burgers. It adds a nice chew.

[@caitlin4663]

These are so great!! I've been vegan for 3 years and have never successfully made burger patties. These look easy and delicious! Thank you 😊

[@markbloyd9852]

Can't wait to try all of these. Love the little drop of knowledge about protein. One of the first things people always ask for some reason, and yet I once read a doctor mention that they couldn't find a single case of someone being protein deficient from their diet. But there are so many health reasons to not eat meat, and the same people can care less about that.

[@TheDeadmanTT]

It was the summer solstice a week ago. That's a reason to be festive!

[@jamiemarieann]

Love your videos! Keep it up I look forward to them :)

[@aimeeparrott9204]

These all look delicious! I think I'm most excited about the sweet potato one.

[@kit3662]

Merle!!! I'm loving the content❤ Keep up the good work, beautiful being❤

[@rohithchandra8817]

Woahh! These are so good, I Love You Merleeee!❤❤❤

[@Aria.Inthavong]

This woman does normally hate her veggie burgers!!!

[@crazynugirl3]

These are great recipes. In my house, we can’t have a veggie burger without avocado or red onion on it. It’s so good!

[@taniellie]

I like how you made different how-to versions of these. Im definitely going to try them.

[@pjdebeer8325]

Those biscuits looks amazing!!

[@mak97fury]

I eat meat, but have been enjoying your channel so much for so long it really has made me try so many new recipes and vegan alternatives. Just for the fun of it, because you make it seem so exciting and fun! Thank you ❤

[@mikesnyder1788]

I made the "MUSHROOM LENTIL BURGER by Rachel!" for dinner this evening and it was very tasty! With that said I need to work on keeping the burger from falling apart. Thanks for giving us this most excellent recipe! Again, very tasty!!! Warm regards...

[@theresamacdonald6993]

I’m going to try them all. I’ve done something similar with the portobello version….so yummy! Great video, thank you.

[@maxieFanoD]

Loved the recipes, but the continuity with the changing tops and eye liner was pretty funny hahah

[@sunny5ma]

I agree. Finding a good veggie pattie is tough. I personally dont mind them, I love some of them, hate some, some I loved and they disappeared from the store's shelves which was quite sad for me... But for the most part i don't mind them. I appreciate everything that you do and it is soo helpful but I'm lazy lol. I don't think I could ever be bothered to make my own, tho I do see the appeal! Always so happy to have another video from our reigning vegan queen and can't wait for the next one!! 💖🥰

[@Bossman-mu6qe]

I can attest for the portabella, red wine or balsamic are great. Added with some cooking sherry, msg, garlic and onion powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Let it marinate at least 24 hours but I prefer around 3-4 days. I recommend grilling it if possible.

[@mariaVTCgirl]

I really have to make the portobello mushroom burger at the end. There was a restaurant in my area that has been closed for more than a decade now and they made a bomb portobello mushroom burger that is close to the recipe you showed us, so now I need to try it. Thanks for another great video!

[@cookingcaliente9680]

Im a black bean burger girl, and OMG your version looks amazing!

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you!!!!

[@nicktheavatar_]

I see You pronounced Worcestershire correctly Merle!! Haha great video and recipes and love how open minded you are for non-vegans. Been vegan for 5 years and it’s impossible for the entire world to switch over, little transitions are the way 👍🏻 you’re awesome!! Edit: I see you with those Dave’s Killer Buns 🔥 great minds think alike 🍔

[@viivi4196]

these look so good! also, I think black bean burgers can be super delicious if you just add a lot of spices and don't make them too dry haha

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

3:16 I never tried a bowl. I usually do a produce bag after fire roasting, but any method that traps the steam really helps get the skin off.

[@mrmatthewforsythe8475]

Love this. Going to try. Thanks for putting this together.

[@tammi67able]

Loved this video definitely subscribing to ur channel. ❤a new vegan but not loving veggies burgers 🍔 so I will definitely try burger #2 per your recommendation. Even thought #1 looked so good to me.

[@tkarlmann]

This young woman is delightful! Subscribed & Thumbs way up!

[@MerleONeal]

Aw bless you! You made my day!

[@claudedesgagne6012]

Merle is very awesome entertaining and amicable personality. Fun and full of tips ❤❤❤❤

[@Thesparten45]

I still eat meat, but I've cut it back to pretty much just chicken and turkey. Vegan/ vegetarian burgers are awesome and I can't wait till they're better priced where I live

[@cilenee]

😊 great vídeo! have donne some of these veggie burgers, I like them the mushroom one is the less fav. Love one thats made with roasted pineapple red pepper and garlic then mixed with lentils and dry ingredient (oats,flower bread crumbs watever) ❤

[@johnblagrove5177]

Hi beautiful empress. My choice is the 3rd recipe. Love your videos and vibes.😊❤🇯🇲

[@0n3c3nt]

Definitely think I’m gunna try #2 ty for the ideas ❤

[@MerleONeal]

You're very welcome, yesss the mushroom lentil one is SOOO good

[@0n3c3nt]

@@MerleONeal most definitely gunna use roasted garlic too 🤤

[@VerhoevenSimon]

The mushroom lentil burger's my favourite, albeit a portobello burger's also always a treat.

[@dorismeehan7260]

M Made the sweet potato and bean burger. It was delicious and satisfying! Thank you!

[@TheSaneHatter]

Here's a thought could any of the first three be adapted, perhaps, as some kind of vegetarian MEATBALLS? Because I just had a pasta & meatballs dish for dinner, and so the idea comes to my mind very rapidly.

[@user-wy8yr1od8q]

New subscriber.. i have previously did the portebella mushroom burger.. but did grill it.. i now realize i needed to Wait a bit more to marinate.. and plan to use smoked paprika next time.

[@easyaura22]

Great recipes. Will eventually do them all starting with the portable mushroom. Thx!

[@MerleONeal]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@kimmurray9346]

What’s your take on adding liquid smoke to the burgers? Also the old bay dry seasoning is 🔥 on everything. I bet the black bean would be so good with it! I made a “burger with my grape leaf filling, chopped up cukes and lettuce, vegan Mayo and pepperoncini on a small pita! Yum.

[@Leoisawoman]

I have only tried black bean burgers. I need to try the Dr. Praegers mushroom burger and recreate these too!

[@beruska3271]

thank you for this video merle !!! these all look delicious 😊

[@MerleONeal]

My pleasure 😊

[@BloosSelfReliance]

Actually I feel I need to try the oat burger of Rachel’s the others I’ve made before or something very similar and are amazing !!!

[@MsDurga123]

One tip: instead of spreading mayo to the bun, spread it on the burger so that the bun stays dry to the end. It won’t slip n slide. Love the recipe. Will tryhem😊

[@sandrodellisanti1139]

Very nice recipes, personally i was living as a vegetarian from 1994-2009 and right now again.. so many greetings from Brunswick in Germany and please stay safe 🙂

[@jessicapearson9479]

Also, I like that you baked them instead of frying them! So, much better!

[@vincenowell9172]

These look amazing!

[@agold2125]

It’s suggested that if you use aluminum foil line it with parchment paper. Aluminum is way too dangerous to wrap your food in. We don’t want you to become goofy or dead. Thanks for sharing.

[@laredawilder2806]

I will love all 4 of these. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MerleONeal]

You are so welcome!

[@Luisa-vg6lq]

Really love your videos. I'm not a vegan neither a vegetarian but I love seeing you and I learn a lot about how to use the best of my ingredients that I have in my hands. If I could I would send some fruits candy's and foods from Brasil, you'd love I'm certain ❤

[@MerleONeal]

Aw that is so sweet, thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel!

[@beddytear6112]

This video is for me, my favorite food is burger ☺️

[@AmyBG88]

I wish that info about not needing so much protein but needing more dietary fiber was getting out there. SO many people eating way too much protein and thinking it’s healthy. Or thinking if they cut back on meat they won’t be getting enough. It’s so frustrating. Anyway, lol I would want to try the sweet potato burger first. Looks delish!

[@simoneevans6824]

Going to try all of these, Thankyou

[@MerleONeal]

i hope you like em!

[@dpwright32]

If you have an instant pot, you can make the portobello mushroom in there…super super easy, quick and less cleanup. Put it in upside down (stem side up), and drizzle whatever marinade you want. Add just a little water to the bottom of the pot (enough to get the steam to seal the instant pot) and cook on high for about 7 minutes. Rapid release, done. Cook more or less as you see fit. The simplest recipe is just a drizzle of soy sauce, balsamic and garlic powder. Easiest thing ever!

[@katielouise210]

i've been veggie so long that i've been put off veggie burgers (all the years of bean burgers being the only option on a menu) but these look amazing!!

[@jinit8083]

Haha right. I wish the bean burgers made a comeback though because the impossible and beyond burgers are too real for me

[@jordangloss]

Fun! And looks delicious!

[@sheilam283]

These look great! For the first recipe (black bean/red pepper) , what temp do you roast the red peppers at and also what temp do you cook the burgers at? Thank you!

[@cathleenwarner1778]

Most importantly 4th of July is my birthday-LOL-good video :)

[@helenraj6889]

You are a very funny person & so it gave an oomph ( like your burgers) to watch you. Thanks for doing such a fun video 👍💗💝

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you so much 😁

[@cookingfoodfusion]

I liked ur recipe so much.your recipes are very very good

[@obviouslybekah]

I’m going to try and make these veggies patties they look so good!!!😧👏🏻

[@MerleONeal]

YESS I hope you love em!

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

I'm making one tomorrow!

[@LocalHeroCarlos]

I LOVE VEGGIE/VEGAN PATTIES, haven’t even watched yet but I TRUST Merle with EVERYTHING 🥳

[@MerleONeal]

you're so kind

[@juliettestofmeel]

1/2 an avocado topped with cheese. Melt in a grilled/broiler. Pop on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato & mango chutney. 😋

[@gracewest5504]

Love your video. I have to try these. You have a new subscriber.🙂

[@MerleONeal]

aw thank you, welcome! Glad you found us over here :)

[@Kaperonline1]

it's so nice to hear a non Brit pronounce worcestershire sauce correctly 😁 Lovely recipes

[@MerleONeal]

u have no idea how much this means to me

[@nicandtris]

I'm a bean burger gal myself. I have a fail safe base recipe that I add and change up as required. 1 can oats, 1 can red kidney beans, 1 can chickpeas, tablespoon black bean paste, tablespoon tomato puree 1 small onion and garlic powder. Blitz in food processor then good to go - I add different veggies and herbs/spices as fits. They're always a crowd pleaser :)

[@steviacandyman7892]

Those are called side dishes, stop calling it meat.

[@jemmcgregor1073]

You are not only funny but a lot of fun preparing meals...I’m going to the supermarket right to get the ingredients...I’m going right now! I am going to try the roasted red sweet pepper burger first. Also u would turn a meat eater in to a vegan. You have really encourage me to go more plant based...less meat and fish and more veggies...small baby steps to veganism. Thank u.

[@harriettholmes539]

The different veggie burgers i had, once chewing in mouth along with saliva moisture the texture is mushy like just eating a bean sandwich.

[@mael1515]

You have a nighthawk cinema shirt!!! It is one of my favorite memories of my NY vacation. 😍

[@MerleONeal]

OMGGG no one has ever noticed! I used to live in Greenpoint, that place was a second home to me

[@mael1515]

@@MerleONeal it was so surreal to me to order burger and beer during a movie and how they brought it silently. 😄 And when I saw ex machina, someone made the effort to cut 20min of old school robot movie footage as an intro! Amazing experience 🥰 I hope they made it through covid 😬

[@hairyballbastic8943]

I've been considering making a veg burger with tempeh, tofu and various veggies / beans as I noticed that tempeh as a very ground beef like crumble to it, and baked tofus just got a great firmness that'll really soak up whatever sauce I throw in it

[@MerleONeal]

That's a great idea!

[@hairyballbastic8943]

@@MerleONeal Thanks!

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

5:34 How'd these do on the grill? That's where I always run into problems with the burger staying together.

[@coloureve9433]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you go through these recipes today. Going to try out one of them today when I get home, although will be making them vegetarian over vegan, still not going to totally give up my animal products, but hey, at least no meat.

[@MerleONeal]

I hope you enjoy!!!

[@annettewest5307]

Wwu

[@gymnasticgurl1]

I'm genuinely always interested in the one that gives me the most nutrients and calories. Due to the fact that I don't have much time to eat during the week and I need to make sure I reach my daily calorie intake. With that said, the mushroom and lentil one caught my attention the most. 🍄

[@parkerhahaha]

All of them except for the mushroom one are extremely nutrient dense!

[@misspomerol]

Topo Chico is the best sparkling water ever and I live in Italy full-time now and have since 2019 and even though we have an abundance of absolutely amazing sparkling water here that goddamn topo Chico is still the best and I miss it dearly because it’s from Mexico and I’ve never seen it anywhere here in Italy. Please enjoy topo Chico if you can get it, it’s amazing.

[@pineconey]

That cactus, tho...it loves life!

[@cooperreid5883]

Love how the cactus kept switching sides.

[@Katibolann]

Anyone else hear Merle at 3:56 say and we will blend that up behind the main audio? Or just me?

[@deanbuiza3733]

Hello fellow Meat Eaters that loves Merle's videos.

[@walternumber123]

Nice video again.😃 Would you make a video about your process with quitting smoking?

[@MerleONeal]

YES I'm absolutely going to do that!

[@dandles2010]

I want to try the first one. I eat a lot of ground beef and want to try that as a substitute.

[@MerleONeal]

Let me know if you try it!!!

[@beddytear6112]

You should do a poll and see how many meat eaters watch your videos 🤔 I am one and i enjoy watching them

[@trudybongers3534]

The first one and the third one ..i will try soon ... greetings from Roermond in the Netherlands 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@MerleONeal]

I know you're gonna love em! you'll have to let me know!

[@Thatcntrygirl1]

Cookinghack that’s a world of difference Spread can of beans on parchment bake in oven 350 till they crack and kinda turn ashy. Now they are already dehydrated and makes the burger not as mushy with less work

[@compassioncucumbersveganpod]

Great group of veggie burgers! I want them all! “Want a bite? Too slow” hahaha you’re hilarious. 😂❤

[@genevieveperrin]

I want to try one of these for the 4th!

[@MerleONeal]

Yesssss! You gotta! Which one are you thinkin

[@mrzerian11]

Who does not love a good burger, I want one now but it such a long time until I am able to cook agaaaaaain, daaaaamn.

[@lmpeters]

My current favorite way to make veggie burgers is to make Beyond Meat smashburgers using the techniques shown on "Guga Foods". But I do want to give these a try as well.

[@MerleONeal]

ohh Beyond burger smash burgers are definitely S Tier

[@MissBrendaLeeGertman]

I like Romain lettuce.

[@loveyourlife_rebirth]

besan or chick pea flour is actually a very good alternative for binding .....it has a meaty taste

[@HStacey2011]

The fact that you squeeze so many plants in frame really makes me happy.

[@MerleONeal]

hahaha I have a problem

[@marzaczek]

I tried vegan burgers couple of times - mostly from red or black beans with outs, tomato paste and so on, but I hate the texture like the opposite of crispiness, some kind of slosh... Do you have any advice for this problem?

[@tturner7931]

Very important question. Did you use the same burger bun for all of them? Did you make the bun or buy? If you bought what brand/type? I have a hard time finding a good bun that i like.

[@justin_g_smith]

I’m taking this video as my invitation to pop over on the 4th to try all of these. Hope you saved me some 😉

[@MerleONeal]

HEHEHEHHEHEHEEEE I think this might even pass the Jusi test

[@grazieleroco7104]

Couldn't help to notice the euphorbia moving hahaha

[@Edge2177]

Thanks for the recipes! I'd have added a little salt to the portobello and let it drain before you added it to the pan.